EHS Safety Specialist for Mining & Manufacturing

Mp Materials Corp.; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Mountain Pass, CA to monitor, assess, and resolve health and safety issues across the site.

You will perform routine inspections, evaluate process changes for safety implications, and ensure contractor compliance with MP Materials safety requirements. The role includes developing and delivering safety training across all shifts and coordinating inspections with regulators.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cal/OSHA/MSHA regulations

Site inspections

Safety training development

Regulatory compliance awareness

Job description

MP Materials Corp. is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Mountain Pass, CA to monitor, assess, and resolve health and safety issues across the site.

You will perform routine inspections, evaluate process changes for safety implications, and ensure contractor compliance with MP Materials safety requirements. The role includes developing and delivering safety training across all shifts and coordinating inspections with regulators.