Health & Safety Specialist

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Mountain Pass, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

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Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitors, assesses, and resolves health and safety issues in the work environment.
• Completes routine site wide inspections to remain in compliance with regulations.
• Evaluates proposed process modifications, additions, and changes to identify potential safety concerns and recommends appropriate safeguards.
• Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property work in compliance with MP Materials policies and safety requirements.
• Assist site champions as needed in development, roll out and updating SOP’s as needed.
• Provide advice, assistance, and audit procedures to ensure overall effectiveness.
• Develop safety training and conduct physical training across all shifts.
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies corrected.
• Assist with field activities by conducting inspections and audits and providing training to employees and contractors on hazard recognition, unsafe acts and conditions and regulatory compliance with Cal/OSHA and MSHA.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Cal/OSHA compliance programs, policies, and procedures, including recordkeeping requirements and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct and document incident, injury/illness, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs, ensuring workforce competency in hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and safe work practices specific to rare earth metal and magnet manufacturing.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans and conduct regular drills and exercises.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, and data entry 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ 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, and strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Qualities:

• Certified MSHA Part 48…