EHSS Leader - Mining & Chemical Operations

USA Rare Earth, LLC; Sierra Blanca (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability leader at the Round Top site. This role will drive EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across facilities, with focus on mining and chemical processing operations.

The position requires 7–10 years of EHS leadership, expertise in radiation safety, and experience with Texas environmental regulations; travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience spanning heavy civil mining (MSHA) and chemical manufacturing/refining environments (OSHA PSM).
• Specialized expertise in radioactive material waste licensing, NORM/TENORM management, and radiation safety officer (RSO) level protocols.
• Deep operational familiarity with TCEQ frameworks and hands-on experience building or auditing certified ISO 14001/45001 systems.
• Professional proficiency in English; bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable for the El Paso workforce landscape.
• Ability to work multiple/varying shifts and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure unconditional compliance with MSHA and OSHA PSM standards across operations and processing units.
• Architect, maintain, and manage Radioactive Material Licenses (RML) and permits for NORM/TENORM streams.
• Oversee Texas environmental programs including Title V air permits, IHW management, and TPDES waters.</br>Design, deploy, and continuously improve EMS under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage chemical logistics safety and compliance under US DOT and TxDOT for hazardous materials.
• Drive sustainability metrics, waste minimization, zero-harm safety culture, and arid-region water conservation.

Skills

Safety mindset

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline.

Job description

USA Rare Earth, LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability leader at the Round Top site. This role will drive EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across facilities, with focus on mining and chemical processing operations.

The position requires 7–10 years of EHS leadership, expertise in radiation safety, and experience with Texas environmental regulations; travel up to 20% is expected.