Facilities Manager

Phoenix Tailings, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and

Stock Options: Ownership in a fast‑g​​

Time Off: Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the Rochester Freedom Facility’s systems, ensure safe and reliable operations, and drive maintenance programs as production begins.

The role encompasses building services, preventive maintenance, contractor coordination, and facility improvements to support startup and ongoing operations. The position offers day-to-day support initially, with growth as the site ramps up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in managing industrial facilities.
• Experience in manufacturing/chemical processing environments with maintenance ownership.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, utilities, fire protection and building-system upkeep.
• Experience establishing facilities procedures and maintenance records, coordinating upgrades and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Own site facilities operations for HVAC, ventilation, utilities, fire protection, and building systems.
• Build and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs and service records.
• Manage facilities contractors, vendor agreements, and maintenance budgets.
• Lead turnover from construction to operations and coordinate commissioning records and approvals.
• Direct response to utility disruptions and implement improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup focused on building a domestic supply of critical materials.

Our Freedom Facility in Rochester, New York will be a commercial-scale rare earth separation facility designed to expand U.S. capacity to process and separate rare earth materials.

Rare earths are essential inputs for many of the technologies that power modern life. They are used in high-performance permanent magnets found in electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, advanced electronics, aerospace systems, and defense applications.

Today, much of the world's rare earth processing and separation capacity is concentrated overseas. Building more of this capability in the United States is important for strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing reliance on foreign processing, and supporting the advanced manufacturing, energy, technology, and national-security industries that depend on these materials.

The Freedom Facility will be designed to produce thousands of tons of separated rare earth oxides annually, making Rochester an important part of Phoenix Tailings' expansion of domestic rare earth processing capacity.

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. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it's ok to be wrong - Say what you think even when it’s uncomfortable
• Lead with Compassion - Show up for your teammates, make the people around you better.
• Be Resourceful - Find a way with what you have, don't wait for more.
• Listen - Understand before you act, ask good questions before deciding.
• Hustle - Put your heart into every interaction, no matter how small.

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is looking for an experienced facilities leader interested in a future Facilities Manager opportunity at our Rochester Freedom Facility.

The Facilities Manager will build and lead the systems that keep the building and site infrastructure safe, reliable, and ready for continuous production. This person will own building services, preventive maintenance, contractor coordination, and facility improvements as Rochester transitions from construction into operations.

This is an opportunity to establish facilities management practices at a new industrial site and prepare the infrastructure that production depends on. The role is expected to provide primarily day support as the operating model develops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own site facilities operations for HVAC, ventilation, utilities, fire protection, and building systems, establishing service standards and priorities that support safe, reliable production
• Build and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, inspection schedules, and service records, tracking building-system deficiencies and repairs through completion
• Manage facilities contractors, vendor agreements, maintenance supplies, and service budgets, defining work scopes and monitoring cost, safety, and completion against site needs
• Lead building-system turnover from construction into operations and plan facility improvements, coordinating commissioning records, contractor access, required approvals, and work that affects production readiness
• Direct the response to utility and building-system disruptions, coordinate repairs with site operations and EHS, and implement improvements that reduce recurring failures and operational interruptions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience managing industrial facilities
• Facilities management experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or a related industrial environment, including ownership of maintenance programs, contractor performance, service contracts, and budgets
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, utilities, fire protection, and building-system maintenance, with familiarity with applicable building codes, inspections, and permitting processes
• Experience establishing facilities procedures and maintenance records, coordinating building upgrades or construction turnover, and prioritizing repairs and improvements that affect safety and operational readiness

What We Offer:

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:

• 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).

Please note: This posting is intended to help Phoenix Tailings connect with people interested in future opportunities at our Rochester facility. Hiring timelines, responsibilities, qualifications, and organizational needs may continue to evolve as the Freedom Facility progresses toward startup and operations.