Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability Manager

USA Rare Earth, LLC•Sierra Blanca, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability EHSS role is based at our Round Top site and will also support other Business Unit facilities in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site‑level EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies. This role partners with operations, HR, and leadership to drive a strong safety culture and reduce risk across all functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline. Experience may substitute
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience spanning both heavy civil mining (MSHA) and chemical manufacturing/refining environments (OSHA PSM).
Proven track record executing radioactive material waste licensing, NORM/TENORM management, and radiation safety officer (RSO) level protocols.
Deep operational familiarity with TCEQ frameworks and hands-on experience building or auditing certified ISO 14001/45001 systems.
Professional proficiency in English is required.
Safety mindset
Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Collaboration and influencing
Attention to detail
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

bilingual capability (English/Spanish) is highly desirable for the regional El Paso workforce landscape.

Responsibilities

Ensure unconditional compliance with MSHA regulations for open-pit and heap leach operations, alongside OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for chemical processing units.
Architect, maintain, and manage Radioactive Material Licenses (RML) and permits required for naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM/TENORM) associated with rare earth mineral concentration and waste streams.
Oversee all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) environmental programs, including Title V air permits, Industrial and Hazardous Waste (IHW) management, and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) water mandates.
Design, deploy, and continuously improve a rigorous EMS structured under ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) frameworks.
Manage chemical logistics safety and compliance under US DOT and TxDOT regulations for hazardous materials, inbound processing chemicals, and outbound rare earth oxides.
Drive corporate sustainability metrics, waste minimization strategies, zero-harm safety cultures, and arid-region water conservation initiatives.
Support the development and execution of EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in preparing and maintaining required regulatory documentation, permits, and reports.
Support incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action tracking. HOP Operational Learning Team involvement and facilitation.
Maintain incident records and contribute to trend analysis for safety improvements.
Deliver and track safety training (lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, emergency response, etc.).
Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication, coaching, and employee engagement.
Participate in safety committees, kaizen events, and EHS improvement projects.
Support the implementation of environmental programs including waste management, recycling, sustainability, and chemical management.