Process Operator - Rare Earth Separation Plant

Phoenix Tailings; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and-

Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-

Time Off: Unlimited PTO.

Learning: Learning and development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is hiring Process Operators for our Rochester Freedom Facility. You will operate a section of the separations circuit, walk the circuit to inspect pumps and sensors, take samples, log readings, and adjust flows under direction from control room personnel.

You will help ensure safe startup, accurate data collection, and compliance with operating procedures, contributing to the team as we build a premier domestic rare earth processing operation in New York.

Qualifications

• 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 life up to 50 lbs.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Written logs

Safety-consciousness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps, tanks, valves, piping

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is hiring Process Operators for our Rochester Freedom Facility. You will operate a section of the separations circuit, walk the circuit to inspect pumps and sensors, take samples, log readings, and adjust flows under direction from control room personnel.

You will help ensure safe startup, accurate data collection, and compliance with operating procedures, contributing to the team as we build a premier domestic rare earth processing operation in New York.