Engineer, Process

MP Materials Corp.•Mountain Pass, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for running and controlling multiple solvent extraction circuits. Day to day tasks include monitoring process metrics, adjusting flowrates, setpoints, and other operational limits to keep processes in spec and running smoothly. Prioritization of tasks and timelines for daily operational goals, troubleshooting equipment, as well as continuous improvement projects. Workload involves coordinating between different departments to align to the same goal, including operations, training, electrical, maintenance, and process controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering fields such as chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering
Experience working in a chemical plant, mining, petroleum, or a similar heavy industrial setting.
Familiarity with plant control systems
Experience troubleshooting process upsets and issues in a plant environment
Ability to monitor and adjust for moving trends of flows, concentrations, and pH
Familiarity with industrial equipment and instrumentation (e.g. pumps, valves, controllers, transmitters)
Ability to comprehend engineering drawings and documentation
Capable of creating, reading, and modifying PFDs, P&IDs, and PI Vision pages
Capacity for calculating reagent usages, production throughputs, and mass balances
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio)
Basic knowledge in SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing)
Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property

Nice To Haves

Collaborative, dependable self-starter who works effectively across teams and consistently follows through on commitments.
Proactive and disciplined professional with a strong sense of urgency who anticipates issues and acts decisively.
Analytical problem-solver who uses data, structure, and attention to detail to drive sound technical decisions.
Continuous learner who actively seeks feedback and opportunities to improve skills and performance.
Emotionally intelligent communicator who clearly conveys ideas in writing and verbally while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

Maintaining multiple solvent extraction circuits to be operationally fit and on spec
Present production metrics and operational concerns to upper management
Provide clear and concise slide/graphs in daily production meetings to team
Identify and explain troubleshooting process in a logical manner
Work with operations on daily tasks and process adjustments
Work with electrical and maintenance on troubleshooting or repairing equipment
Work with process controls to fix issues in sequencing or improve reliability for sustainability of circuits
Obtain quotes and place orders for equipment parts, reagents, or contracting work

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