Health and Safety Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Health and Safety Technician Health & Safety Full Time Mountain Pass, CA, US Salary Range: $33.00 To $43.00 Hourly Hourly Rate : $33.00/hour - $43.00/hour 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 supports site health and safety programs and regulatory compliance across mining and processing operations at the Mountain Pass facility. Working closely with employees, supervisors, contractors, and site leadership, this role conducts field inspections, identifies and communicates hazards, supports corrective actions, maintains safety records, and assists with training and continuous-improvement initiatives. The position requires practical knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally. This role is well suited for an individual seeking to expand their operational experience and develop as a health and safety professional. Position Responsibilities: Monitor workplace conditions, identify health and safety hazards, and support timely resolution of identified concerns. Conduct and document routine sitewide inspections and audits to support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements. Evaluate proposed process modifications, additions, and other changes for potential safety risks and recommend appropriate safeguards. Monitor contractor activities and communicate applicable MP Materials policies and site safety requirements. Assist site subject-matter owners with the development, implementation, and periodic revision of standard operating procedures. Provide practical safety guidance and support audits to evaluate program effectiveness and promote continuous improvement. Support field safety activities by conducting inspections and audits and providing employees and contractors with training on hazard recognition, unsafe acts and conditions, and applicable Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements. Conduct and document near‑miss and incident investigations, assist with root‑cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Maintain accurate health, safety, and environmental documentation, records, and data in compliance‑tracking systems and dashboards. Support the implementation of emergency response plans and assist with drills and exercises. Participate in management‑of‑change reviews and pre‑startup safety reviews for new or modified processes and equipment. Assist with industrial hygiene activities, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and chemical‑exposure assessments, as trained and assigned. Support Safety Committee activities by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and encouraging employee participation in safety programs. Perform other job‑related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and business needs. Basic Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, industrial operations, safety support, or a comparable environment; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Working knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements, or the ability to develop that knowledge through training. Ability to conduct field inspections, recognize potential hazards, document findings accurately, and follow through on assigned corrective actions. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate safety expectations professionally to employees, supervisors, and contractors. Desired Qualities: Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Manages competing priorities, adapts to changing operational needs, and produces accurate, timely work. Approaches employees, contractors, and leaders with professionalism, respect, and a service‑oriented mindset. Demonstrates the confidence and judgment to raise safety concerns promptly and support appropriate corrective action. MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff. 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. Safety Provision - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews. (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel‑toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required. Working Conditions - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. Physical Demands -Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing‑speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full‑face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all‑inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr MP Materials Corp.