EHS & Safety Compliance Specialist

MP Materials Corp.; California; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA, is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to monitor, assess, and resolve H&S issues, conduct routine wide inspections, and implement safeguards.

You will support Cal/OSHA and MSHA compliance, develop training, and coordinate inspections and audits across shifts. The role requires 2–5 years in health and safety, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

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

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.

Skills

Health & Safety

Cal/OSHA knowledge

MSHA knowledge

Inspection skills

Job description

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA, is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to monitor, assess, and resolve H&S issues, conduct routine wide inspections, and implement safeguards.

You will support Cal/OSHA and MSHA compliance, develop training, and coordinate inspections and audits across shifts. The role requires 2–5 years in health and safety, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.