Health and Safety Technician

MP Materials•Mountain Pass, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Technician supports site health and safety programs and regulatory compliance across mining and processing operations at MP Materials’ Mountain Pass facility. Working with employees, supervisors, contractors, and site leadership, the technician conducts field inspections, identifies and communicates hazards, supports corrective actions, maintains safety records, and assists with training and continuous-improvement initiatives. The role requires practical knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements, sound judgment, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication. It is suited to an individual seeking to expand operational experience and develop as a health and safety professional. The position is based in an open-pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant environment at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Work may involve extreme outdoor weather and exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, explosives, fumes, and airborne particles. Personal protective equipment is required in mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant settings, and employees must be able to work in PPE level C and pass a full-face respiratory fit test. The role includes physical requirements such as standing, handling equipment, occasional walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

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 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.
Willingness to promote safety among the workforce and participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Ability to pass a full-face respiratory fit test, lift 50 pounds, and work in PPE level C.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including speaking and hearing, standing, using hands and fingers to handle or manipulate equipment, and occasionally walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Works effectively 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.

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 safeguards.
Monitor contractor activities and communicate MP Materials policies and site safety requirements.
Assist site subject-matter owners with developing, implementing, and periodically revising standard operating procedures.
Provide practical safety guidance and support audits to evaluate program effectiveness and promote continuous improvement.
Conduct field safety inspections and audits and provide 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 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.