Director of Environmental, Health & Safety; EH&S

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.

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety to build, own, and scale EH&S across our Exeter and Burlington facilities.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000

• Own and lead all EH&S programs across Phoenix Tailings’ manufacturing and R&D facilities in Exeter and Burlington
• Build, implement, and continuously improve EH&S management systems suited for a scaling startup environment
• Maintain a strong on-the-floor presence, proactively identifying hazards and working directly with operators and engineers to mitigate risk
• Develop safety practices for operations involving high temperatures, hazardous or novel chemicals, and industrial-scale processing equipment
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EH&S regulations, permits, and reporting requirements
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions with a focus on systemic improvement
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to embed safety into process design, scale-up, and equipment selection
• Own environmental compliance, including waste handling, emissions, chemical storage, and spill prevention
• Train, coach, and empower employees at all levels to take ownership of safety and environmental responsibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of EH&S experience in industrial, chemical, metals, energy, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling EH&S programs in a startup or rapidly growing manufacturing organization
• Hands‑on experience supporting operations involving high temperatures, hazardous materials, or novel chemical processes
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-level EH&S regulations
• Proven ability to operate independently, make sound risk‑based decisions, and influence teams through trust and credibility
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and in lab or pilot‑scale environments
• Experience with PSM, industrial hygiene, and environmental permitting strongly preferred

• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ownership in a fast‑growing venture‑backed company
• Parental leave and flexibility for families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Learning and development opportunities

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).