Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Who we are:

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G.

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo‑magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US‑based “mine‑to‑magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution‑oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world‑class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top‑tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

The Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a best‑in‑class EHS management system across construction, laboratory, and future production operations. This role supports high‑hazard industrial activities involving hydrogen systems, combustible/reactive metals, chemicals, industrial equipment, and contractor operations. The position balances hands‑on field support with policy development, training, risk reduction, and system improvement to build a scalable and sustainable safety culture.

• Develop and maintain EHS policies, programs, and procedures aligned with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
• Act as an in‑house technical resource for chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, electrical and mechanical safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Create and deliver OSHA‑compliant training programs and site‑specific training content for employees and contractors.
• Lead risk assessments, JHAs, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and contractors to integrate EHS into design, construction, commissioning, and production activities.
• Track and report safety metrics and leading/lagging indicators to management.
• Champion Stop Work Authority and foster an accountable safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness, chemical spill response, and fire/life safety planning.
• Mentor employees at all levels to reinforce ownership of safety.
• Support environmental compliance activities including stormwater, SPCC, hazardous waste, wastewater, and air permitting programs.
• Participate in process hazard reviews, management of change (MOC), pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSR), commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate contractor safety activities including permit‑to‑work systems, energy control coordination, barricading/red zone control, and high‑risk work oversight.
• Support emergency preparedness systems including…