Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For
Phoenix Tailings is seeking a highly experienced Head Geologist with deep expertise in tailings and secondary resource geology. You will combine advanced technical skills with strategic insight to identify high-value opportunities, guiding drilling, sampling, and test work to assess the composition, recoverability, and commercial potential of rare earths and other critical minerals. This role is a unique opportunity to redefine the future of critical mineral sourcing by transforming mine waste into the feedstock of tomorrow’s technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead global efforts to identify and prioritize tailings sites rich in critical minerals, including rare earths minerals and other high-value elements.
Conduct geological, mineralogical, and geochemical evaluations to determine resource quality, quantity, and extraction potential.
Design and oversee drilling, sampling, and laboratory analysis programs specific to tailings deposits.
Develop and maintain a database of prospective tailings sites, ranking them by strategic and technical importance.
Collaborate with the VP of Exploration and business development teams to support acquisition and partnership negotiations.
Engage with mine operators, government agencies, and research institutions to access and evaluate tailings data.
Prepare technical reports and presentations to inform internal decision-making and support external stakeholders.
Ensure all exploration activities meet the highest environmental, safety, and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or a related field.
Proven track record in mineral exploration, resource estimation, and project evaluation.
Expertise in tailings, secondary resources, or unconventional mineral deposits, with emphasis on rare earths and critical minerals.
Strong knowledge of critical minerals markets, processing pathways, and extraction challenges.
Experience leading field teams and managing multi-disciplinary technical projects.
Proficiency with geological modeling, geochemical analysis, and GIS tools.
Ability to collaborate effectively across commercial, technical, and executive teams.
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
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