Field Health & Safety Technician – Mining Site

Mp Materials Corp.; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials seeks a Health and Safety Technician at Mountain Pass, CA. The role supports site health and safety programs, conducts inspections, and ensures regulatory compliance with Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements.

The candidate will assist with training, recordkeeping, incident investigations, and safety improvements, while collaborating with employees, supervisors, and contractors to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, industrial operations, safety support, or a comparable environment.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements or the ability to develop through training.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, recognize hazards, document findings, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to convey safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workplace conditions, identify health and safety hazards, and support timely resolution.
• Conduct and document routine sitewide inspections and audits for compliance.
• Evaluate proposed process changes for safety risks and recommend safeguards.
• Monitor contractor activities and communicate MP Materials safety policies.
• Assist with development and revision of standard operating procedures.
• Provide safety guidance and support audits to improve program effectiveness.
• Train employees and contractors on hazard recognition and Cal/OSHA/MSHA requirements.
• Investigate near-miss and incident, assist root-cause analysis, recommend actions.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental records in tracking systems.
• Support emergency response plans and drills; assist with safety reviews.
• Participate in management-of-change and pre-startup safety reviews.
• Assist with industrial hygiene activities (air sampling, noise monitoring, chemical exposure).
• Support Safety Committee meetings and employee safety engagement.

Skills

Field inspections

Hazard recognition

Safety communication

Documentation

Audits

Education

Job description

MP Materials seeks a Health and Safety Technician at Mountain Pass, CA. The role supports site health and safety programs, conducts inspections, and ensures regulatory compliance with Cal/OSHA and MSHA requirements.

The candidate will assist with training, recordkeeping, incident investigations, and safety improvements, while collaborating with employees, supervisors, and contractors to maintain a safe work environment.