<div><strong style="font-size:12pt;">About Phoenix Tailings</strong></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">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. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:12pt;">Why Phoenix Tailings</strong><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">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. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:12pt;">Our Values</strong><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span><em style="font-size:16px;">You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong</em></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span><em style="font-size:16px;">Lead with Compassion</em></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span><em style="font-size:16px;">Be Resourceful</em></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span><em style="font-size:16px;">Listen</em></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">● </span><em style="font-size:16px;">Hustle</em></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:12pt;">Who We Are Looking For</strong><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Senior Chemical Engineer with experience designing and scaling chemical processes that involve radioactive or radiologically sensitive materials within mining or metallurgical systems. In this role, you will lead the development of separation and treatment strategies that enable the recovery of valuable metals while ensuring safe handling, isolation, and management of regulated constituents. Your work will be central to Phoenix Tailings’ ability to process complex feedstocks compliantly and at commercial scale. </span></div><div> </div><br><br><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead the design and optimization of chemical separation processes for mining and metallurgical feedstocks containing radioactive constituents </li><li>Develop and evaluate flowsheets incorporating solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or adsorption-based separations </li><li>Own mass balance development and process modeling for systems involving trace and regulated elements </li><li>Support scale-up from pilot to commercial operations with a focus on safety, robustness, and regulatory alignment </li><li>Define process operating envelopes and control strategies to ensure stable and compliant operation </li><li>Partner with environmental, health, and safety teams to support radiation control strategies and facility design considerations </li><li>Assess feedstock variability and its impact on process performance, waste streams, and downstream handling </li><li>Prepare technical documentation, design bases, and risk assessments for internal review and external stakeholders </li></ul><h3>Qualifications </h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline </li><li>8+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within mining, metals, nuclear-adjacent, or advanced materials industries </li><li>Demonstrated experience working with chemical systems involving radioactive or radiologically controlled materials </li><li>Strong background in aqueous chemistry, separations, and trace element behavior </li><li>Experience with solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or similar chemical separation technologies </li><li>Proven ability to scale complex or highly regulated processes to commercial operation </li><li>Familiarity with radiation safety principles, monitoring practices, and compliance-driven process design </li><li>Strong technical communication skills and comfort operating in high-accountability environments </li></ul><h3>We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:</h3><ul><p><span style="font-size:16px;">This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package  may vary based on experience and qualifications.<br></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Pay Range: $120,000- $160,000 total cash compensation plus equity</span></p><li><strong>Healthcare:</strong> 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.</li><li><strong>Stock Options:</strong> Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. </li><li><strong>Time Off:</strong> Unlimited PTO. </li><li><strong>Learning:</strong> Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. </li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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). </span></div>

<p>Phoenix Tailings (Techstars Boston 2020) was founded to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company. By harvesting the value held within mining waste, Phoenix Tailings creates zero carbon emission metals including rare earth metals, iron, PGMs, and pigments. We are hiring! Visit www.phoenixtailings.com/careers for more info!</p>

2.2 Senior Chemical Engineer- Radiochemistry

<div><strong>About Phoenix Tailings</strong></div><div><span>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. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Why Phoenix Tailings</strong><span> </span></div><div><span>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. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Our Values</strong><span> </span></div><div><span>● </span><em>You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong</em></div><div><span>● </span><em>Lead with Compassion</em></div><div><span>● </span><em>Be Resourceful</em></div><div><span>● </span><em>Listen</em></div><div><span>● </span><em>Hustle</em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Who We Are Looking For</strong><span> </span></div><div><span>Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Senior Chemical Engineer with experience designing and scaling chemical processes that involve radioactive or radiologically sensitive materials within mining or metallurgical systems. In this role, you will lead the development of separation and treatment strategies that enable the recovery of valuable metals while ensuring safe handling, isolation, and management of regulated constituents. Your work will be central to Phoenix Tailings’ ability to process complex feedstocks compliantly and at commercial scale. </span></div><div> </div><br /><br /><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead the design and optimization of chemical separation processes for mining and metallurgical feedstocks containing radioactive constituents </li><li>Develop and evaluate flowsheets incorporating solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or adsorption-based separations </li><li>Own mass balance development and process modeling for systems involving trace and regulated elements </li><li>Support scale-up from pilot to commercial operations with a focus on safety, robustness, and regulatory alignment </li><li>Define process operating envelopes and control strategies to ensure stable and compliant operation </li><li>Partner with environmental, health, and safety teams to support radiation control strategies and facility design considerations </li><li>Assess feedstock variability and its impact on process performance, waste streams, and downstream handling </li><li>Prepare technical documentation, design bases, and risk assessments for internal review and external stakeholders </li></ul><h3>Qualifications </h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline </li><li>8+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within mining, metals, nuclear-adjacent, or advanced materials industries </li><li>Demonstrated experience working with chemical systems involving radioactive or radiologically controlled materials </li><li>Strong background in aqueous chemistry, separations, and trace element behavior </li><li>Experience with solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, or similar chemical separation technologies </li><li>Proven ability to scale complex or highly regulated processes to commercial operation </li><li>Familiarity with radiation safety principles, monitoring practices, and compliance-driven process design </li><li>Strong technical communication skills and comfort operating in high-accountability environments </li></ul><h3>We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:</h3><ul><p><span>This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package  may vary based on experience and qualifications.<br /></span></p><p><span>Pay Range: $120,000- $160,000 total cash compensation plus equity</span></p><li><strong>Healthcare:</strong> 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.</li><li><strong>Stock Options:</strong> Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. </li><li><strong>Time Off:</strong> Unlimited PTO. </li><li><strong>Learning:</strong> Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. </li></ul><br /><div><span>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.  </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>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). </span></div>

2.2 Senior Chemical Engineer- Radiochemistry

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