Health and Safety Technician

MP Materials Corp. • Fort Worth, TX

19d

About The Position

The Health and Safety Technician is an entry-level position in the Health and Safety Specialist series and serves as the EHS Department’s on-the-ground representative at MP Magnetics’ site. The Technician works with the EHS team, contractors, and other MP departments to support site safety programs, inspections, training, incident follow-up, and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective communication, attention to detail, and teamwork, with the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Related job site work experience in a chemical, mining, petroleum, heavy industrial/manufacturing, or government setting.
• Safety, manufacturing, chemical, or construction experience.
• Related degree or coursework.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour training.
• Forklift training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training and certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.

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, and support drills and emergency response within training and authorization.
• Work off-shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED