Instrumentation Technician

MP Materials • Mountain Pass, CA

295d • $33 - $54

About The Position

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us. Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all instrumentation equipment with demonstrated proficiency with electrical test equipment including voltmeter, ammeter, HART handheld, etc. Instrumentation must have the ability to trouble shoot and repair a wide range of instrumentation including pH probes, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters, and related equipment. They will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Requirements

• Associate degree or other certification as an Instrumentation Technician or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical plant, heavy industrial or mine.
• Experience with DCS and PLC control systems.
• Experience with reliability-based maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs, simulate signals, calibrate instruments.
• Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties.
• Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver's License required to drive company vehicles on property.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations of work areas and monitor compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Install and wire instrumentation such as pH probes, level transmitters, flow meters, and other instruments.
• Diagnose, isolate, and repair low voltage electrical, electronic, and instrumentation malfunctions to include the replacement and adjustment of components, integral units, motors, controls, standard devices.
• Troubleshoot repair and maintain low voltage (0 VAC/VDC - 51 VAC/VDC).
• Troubleshoot, repair and PM/calibration of a wide range of instrumentation (temp, flow, proximity, pressure, valves, gas sensors, pH, etc.).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees