Phoenix Tailings · 5 months ago
1.4. Head Geologist
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a highly experienced Head Geologist to lead efforts in identifying and evaluating tailings sites rich in critical minerals, guiding drilling and sampling activities to assess resource potential.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Lead global efforts to identify and prioritize tailings sites rich in critical minerals, including rare earths minerals and other high-value elements
Conduct geological, mineralogical, and geochemical evaluations to determine resource quality, quantity, and extraction potential
Design and oversee drilling, sampling, and laboratory analysis programs specific to tailings deposits
Develop and maintain a database of prospective tailings sites, ranking them by strategic and technical importance
Collaborate with the VP of Exploration and business development teams to support acquisition and partnership negotiations
Engage with mine operators, government agencies, and research institutions to access and evaluate tailings data
Prepare technical reports and presentations to inform internal decision-making and support external stakeholders
Ensure all exploration activities meet the highest environmental, safety, and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or a related field
Proven track record in mineral exploration, resource estimation, and project evaluation
Expertise in tailings, secondary resources, or unconventional mineral deposits, with emphasis on rare earths and critical minerals
Strong knowledge of critical minerals markets, processing pathways, and extraction challenges
Experience leading field teams and managing multi-disciplinary technical projects
Proficiency with geological modeling, geochemical analysis, and GIS tools
Ability to collaborate effectively across commercial, technical, and executive teams
Benefits
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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