Health and Safety Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Health and Safety Technician is the entry level position in the Health and Safety Specialist series. The Technician will be responsible for being the boots on the ground for the EHS Department at the MP Magnetics’ Site. The Technician will need to be able to interface, collaborate, and coordinate with other members of the EHS Team, Contractors, and other MP Departments..

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of production, maintenance, construction, and contractor work; document hazards, escalate urgent concerns, and track corrective actions through closure.
• Assist with Safety Task Assessments, job hazard analyses, Permit-to-Work reviews, and simultaneous operations planning; verify required controls and communicate deficiencies.
• Support PPE, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, chemical safety, and mobile equipment programs using approved procedures.
• Provide contractor orientations and field oversight; coordinate safety concerns with project managers, supervisors, maintenance, and the EHS team.
• Assist incident and near-miss investigations by collecting statements, photographs, and records; enter findings and follow up on preventive actions.
• Support industrial hygiene sampling and noise or gas monitoring; inspect, check, and maintain assigned monitoring equipment as trained.
• Coordinate training, deliver approved orientations and toolbox talks, and maintain training matrices, inspection records, safety metrics, and Gensuite data.
• Inspect emergency equipment, eyewash stations, spill kits, and safety supplies, support drills and emergency response within training and authorization.
• Off-shift, weekend, and overtime work required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; effective communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to follow procedures and complete assigned tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic records.
• Valid driver’s license for company vehicle use; willingness to complete required training.
• Related job site work experience in a Chemical, Mining, Petroleum, Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing, or Government setting preferred.

Desired Qualities:

• Safety, manufacturing, chemical, or construction experience; related degree or coursework; OSHA 10 or 30-hour training; and forklift training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED trained and certified.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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