Process Operator

Phoenix Tailings•Rochester, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is seeking hands-on individuals interested in future Process Operator opportunities at its Freedom Facility in Rochester, New York. The commercial-scale facility is being developed to separate rare earth materials and expand U.S. processing capacity. The company is building toward operations in 2027 and 2028, and this posting is intended to connect with candidates as the facility develops; hiring timelines, responsibilities, qualifications, and organizational needs may evolve. Process Operators will operate an assigned section of the separations circuit, translating process direction into field action. The work includes walking the circuit, taking samples, recording data, adjusting flows, and checking sensors and abnormal conditions. Operators will help support safe startup and stable shift operations while providing field observations that help the team understand process performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of pumps, tanks, valves, piping, and basic process flow, gained through chemical manufacturing, water treatment, refining, or related operations.
Ability to collect samples, interpret instrument readings, maintain accurate logs, and recognize conditions outside approved operating limits.
Ability to follow operating and safety procedures, make directed process adjustments, and communicate equipment conditions clearly during shift operations.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Process-technology coursework, technical training, or experience in a continuous-process operating environment.

Responsibilities

Operate an assigned section of the separations circuit using approved procedures and operating direction from the control room and process engineers.
Walk the circuit to inspect pumps, tanks, piping, and sensors, identifying leaks, equipment problems, and changes in process conditions.
Take process samples, complete operating logs, and record instrument readings accurately so engineering and operations can assess circuit performance.
Make approved flow and operating adjustments, verify the field response, and report deviations that require additional technical direction.
Support safe startup and stable shift operations through equipment checks, clear shift handoffs, and consistent chemical-handling and work-control practices.