Health & Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Health & Safety Specialist supports implementation and maintenance of health and safety programs across MP Materials’ Mountain Pass Operation. The role performs day-to-day safety activities—including inspections, audits, training, incident investigations, and compliance monitoring—to maintain a safe work environment and meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including Cal/OSHA and MSHA. The specialist also supports facility emergency response plans and investigations by helping develop, inspect, and audit procedures, coordinate response actions, and develop corrective actions for hazards and emergencies. Under the supervision of the EHS Manager, the specialist leads investigations, identifies and reports workplace industrial hygiene factors that may affect employee safety, health, and productivity, and recommends corrective actions. The position works with employees, contractors, site champions, and facility management to support compliance and safe work practices in rare earth metal and magnet manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in a Health and Safety role.
- Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA and MSHA regulations.
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks.
- Ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Certified MSHA Part 48 Instructor.
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, assess, and resolve health and safety issues in the work environment.
- Complete routine site-wide inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate proposed process modifications, additions, and changes for potential safety concerns and recommend safeguards.
- Ensure contractor personnel comply with MP Materials policies and safety requirements while working on the property.
- Assist site champions with developing, rolling out, and updating SOPs.
- Provide advice and assistance and audit procedures to assess overall effectiveness.
- Develop safety training and conduct in-person training across all shifts.
- Coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
- Conduct field inspections and audits and train employees and contractors in hazard recognition, unsafe acts and conditions, and Cal/OSHA and MSHA compliance.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining Cal/OSHA compliance programs, policies, and procedures, including recordkeeping and regulatory reporting.
- Conduct and document incident, injury/illness, and near-miss investigations; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Deliver and coordinate EHS training on hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and safe work practices specific to rare earth metal and magnet manufacturing.
- Support development and implementation of emergency response plans and conduct drills and exercises.
- Maintain EHS documentation, records, and data in compliance tracking systems and dashboards.
- Participate in management of change (MOC) reviews and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for new processes and equipment.
- Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and chemical exposure assessments.
- Support the Safety Committee by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and facilitating employee engagement in safety programs.
- Assist with care and provision of medical services to injured employees.
- Conduct detailed exposure assessments and analyses of operational procedures, equipment, and materials.
- Prepare complete technical reports of survey findings and recommend how to correct hazardous conditions.
- Work with facility management to ensure compliance with MP Materials policies, Cal/OSHA, MSHA, and other regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
