9.1. Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

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.

We are building the foundational manufacturing and materials infrastructure that powers aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing—cleanly, domestically, and at scale.

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. Talent is the multiplier behind everything we build. If you thrive in fast-moving startup environments, enjoy partnering deeply with technical leaders, and want to help assemble a team building something truly consequential, this role gives you that opportunity.

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 looking for a Technical Recruiter to help scale our engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. This role is ideal for a recruiter who has experience working in startups and understands how to recruit for hands-on, technical roles in manufacturing and industrial environments. You will work closely with hiring managers to find driven, mission-aligned candidates who want to build real hardware and scale real operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and manufacturing roles including engineering, controls, operations, EH&S, and plant leadership
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring priorities, and ideal candidate profiles
• Proactively source candidates through outbound outreach, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies
• Screen candidates for technical aptitude, hands-on experience, and cultural alignment with Phoenix Tailings
• Manage candidate experience from first contact through offer, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical and manufacturing roles
• Support hiring during periods of rapid growth, new facility ramp-ups, and organizational scaling
• Track recruiting metrics and continuously improve hiring processes

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for startup or high-growth environments
• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial roles
• Proven ability to source and close candidates in competitive technical talent markets
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for building teams that work on real-world, high-impact technology

Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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: $90,000- $120,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• • • 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.

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).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.