1.2. Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

1.2. Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

About Phoenix Tailings

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, its ok to be wrong

Lead with Compassion

Be Resourceful

Listen

Hustle

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer who brings the depth and versatility of a principal-level engineer. You will be responsible for building and scaling the automation systems that drive our cutting-edge clean metal production technologies. This role requires a hands-on expert who thrives in both high-level systems architecture and practical implementationsomeone who can design end-to-end control strategies and isnt afraid to dive into the details to make them work on the ground. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the worlds first truly clean metallurgical systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and implement control systems across pilot and full-scale facilities, ensuring performance, safety, and scalability
• Design and program Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI (Ignition) to manage complex, multi-variable process operations
• Specify, install, and integrate process instrumentation for temperature, pressure, flow, level, and chemical monitoring
• Develop and refine closed-loop control strategies for electrochemical, thermal, and fluid-based systems
• Lead field commissioning, loop checks, and validation testing for integrated automation systems
• Conduct root-cause analysis of system failures and implement durable, data-driven solutions
• Define standards for controls and instrumentation across the company, including documentation, protocols, and best practices
• Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader in the broader engineering team, guiding automation architecture and design philosophy

Qualifications :

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits :

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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