Who We Are Looking ForAs we build toward operations in 2027 and 2028, we are beginning to meet with individuals who may be interested in joining Phoenix Tailings. We encourage interested candidates to apply, learn more about what we are building, and stay connected as we develop our facility.
Phoenix Tailings is looking for an experienced environmental health and safety leader interested in a future EHS Manager opportunity at our Rochester Freedom Facility.
The EHS Manager will build and lead the site's environmental health and safety systems for chemical processing hazards, fire risk, gases, and permit-controlled work. This person will manage hot-work and safety permits, lead training and inspections, and coordinate incident prevention and response.
This is an opportunity to help establish EHS practices at a new facility and prepare its workforce to recognize hazards and carry out work safely.
Key Responsibilities:- Build site safety and environmental programs for construction and operations, establishing the procedures, permits, training, and inspections needed for startup
- Manage contractor safety, hot work, chemical hazards, gases, and fire risk, assessing work conditions and ensuring required safeguards are in place
- Develop practical EHS training and inspection programs, documenting findings and working with site leaders to complete corrective actions
- Prepare environmental compliance, permitting, and reporting processes for operations, integrating EHS requirements into facility readiness and process planning
- Lead incident investigations and prevention efforts and coordinate emergency preparedness and response as the site transitions from construction into production
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience managing EHS programs in industrial construction, chemical processing, metals, or manufacturing, including building programs for a growing or new site
- Working knowledge of industrial safety and environmental requirements, chemical and fire hazards, contractor safety, and permit-controlled work
- Demonstrated ability to assess risks, lead training and inspections, investigate incidents, and establish corrective-action and emergency-preparedness processes
What We Offer: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.
Pay Range: $118,000- $175,000 per year
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
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.
Please note: This posting is intended to help Phoenix Tailings connect with people interested in future opportunities at our Rochester facility. Hiring timelines, responsibilities, qualifications, and organizational needs may continue to evolve as the Freedom Facility progresses toward startup and operations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
