Senior Mechanical Tech - Clean Tech Startup + Unlimited PTO

Phoenix Tailings, Inc.; Exeter (NH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development

Great team

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. in Exeter, NH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to build, maintain, and optimize the large electromechanical systems powering our clean metals production. You will work hands-on, align and calibrate high-power equipment, and troubleshoot complex machinery to minimize downtime.

Our fast-paced startup environment rewards initiative and teamwork. You’ll train and transfer from our Burlington, MA facility to the new Exeter refinery, contributing to a sustainable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical technician working with industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large-scale electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with machine tools, welding, rigging, and fabrication techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and reliability.
• Experience in startup or R&D environments is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain custom mechanical and electromechanical systems used in critical metals production.
• Perform precision alignments, calibrations, and diagnostics on high-power, high-temperature equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues involving motors, gear systems, pumps, and other large industrial components.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and mechanical improvements.
• Maintain detailed logs, schematics, and repair documentation for traceability and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement of safety protocols.
• Support testing and validation of equipment performance during commissioning and ramp-up phases.

Skills

Mechanical tech

Electromechanical systems

Reading engineering drawings

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

Machine tools

Welding

Rigging

Fabrication

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. in Exeter, NH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to build, maintain, and optimize the large electromechanical systems powering our clean metals production. You will work hands-on, align and calibrate high-power equipment, and troubleshoot complex machinery to minimize downtime.

Our fast-paced startup environment rewards initiative and teamwork. You’ll train and transfer from our Burlington, MA facility to the new Exeter refinery, contributing to a sustainable