9.1. Chief Operating Officer

Core responsibilities:

• Partner with the CMO to lead end-to-end deployment of new manufacturing facilities, from design and permitting through construction, equipment installation, and commissioning
• Own negotiations with contractors, suppliers, utilities, logistics providers, and partners to secure the best terms and drive projects forward
• Create and enforce detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules while holding all stakeholders accountable to deadlines and deliverables
• Directly oversee the allocation of capital, equipment, and talent across projects to ensure efficiency and maximize output

This role creates positive change by enabling sustainable and economic critical metals production through clean mining practices, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy while minimizing environmental impact.

Required qualifications:

• Proven track record building and deploying manufacturing facilities
• Direct startup experience, ideally as a founder or senior operator
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management
• Strong project management skills with experience running large-scale, complex projects

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary Range: $200,000-$300,000/year
• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Parental leave and flexibility for families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Regularly scheduled events and celebrations
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible, results-focused culture with remote work options

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production, with a mission to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company.