Process Development Technician

MP Materials Corp.•Mountain Pass, CA

21h

About The Position

The Process Development Technician will be in the Process Technology and Engineering Department and report directly to the Process Engineer. This position will play a key role in supporting various process development & research projects aimed at improving and expanding the company’s rare earth processing capabilities. The Process Development Technician interfaces, collaborates, and coordinates with other members of the Process Development Group including chemists & process engineers, but also, with other departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Document Control, Analytical, Warehouse & Shipping, Training, Purchasing, and Finance.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a Chemical, Mining, Petroleum, or heavy industrial setting preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Lab setting
Experience utilizing measuring equipment
Experience with calibration, SPC and quality systems preferred
Experience making observations and recording results in an industrial environment preferred
Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on and off property

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to handle multiple tasks, and ability to pivot tasks when required
Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision
Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties
Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills
Ability to work with people at all levels within the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must thrive in a high-pressure start-up environment
Must be able to meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting laboratory experiments and operate pilot plants as required.
Make-up of standard, titration solutions and deliver to various areas as needed; maintain inventory so that no areas run out.
Assist in ordering supplies and equipment.
Coordinate with operations personnel on implementation of new processes.
Maintain inventory and requisitions chemicals, equipment, supplies, consumables, and PPE needed for the Process Technology & Engineering Lab in addition to all other areas that process development activities are underway.
Interface with the Purchasing group to ensure that orders/Pos have gone out as planned and keep everyone informed of any delays or issues.
Process incoming invoices for goods and services for the Process Technology & Engineering department by checking the validity of the invoice for payment with the project owner, then entering SESs into SAP as needed.
Submits samples to Analytical lab & facilitates the recycle of samples back to the plant that have been analyzed
Enters work orders and coordinates execution of them with maintenance personnel; serves as the intermediate between maintenance and the Process Development Group.
Collects process samples and arranges shipment to 3rd party labs & vendors as needed to support ‘Stage 2’ engineering design efforts.
Keep accurate records of experimental testing data
Assists with setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory experiments.
Reports activities both written and orally.
Gathers, organizes and presents data independently.
Sets up, operates, and breaks down pilots independently.
Maintain safe work practices.
Complete any other task as needed or directed by management.