Phoenix Tailings · 5 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yrPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for overseeing facility deployment, contract negotiation, project management, and ensuring operational efficiency while partnering closely with the CEO and CMO.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Facility Deployment: Partner with the CMO to lead end to end deployment of new manufacturing facilities, from design and permitting through construction, equipment installation, and commissioning
Contract Negotiation: Own negotiations with contractors, suppliers, utilities, logistics providers, and partners to secure the best terms and drive projects forward
Project Management: Create and enforce detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules. Hold all stakeholders accountable to deadlines and deliverables
Resource Allocation: Directly oversee the allocation of capital, equipment, and talent across projects to ensure efficiency and maximize output
Operational Systems: Implement processes and systems to streamline manufacturing and business operations, ensuring scalability and accountability
Execution Leadership: Step into the details when needed, clear roadblocks, and ensure critical initiatives are completed on time
Team Leadership: Recruit, manage, and develop high performing teams aligned with aggressive growth goals
CEO Partnership: Act as the CEO’s right hand in translating strategic objectives into operational reality and ensuring execution across the company
Qualification
Required
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
Financial discipline with experience managing capital allocation and operational budgets
Ability to lead from the front, hands on, detail oriented, and relentlessly focused on execution
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: 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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