Lands Environmental Compliance Specialist

Socket.dev; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Lands) to lead compliance programs focused on water permitting, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping. You will align with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities include audits, training, and preparing land use, wildlife, and reclamation reports, with a focus on lands management and regulatory tracking in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field mandatory or preferred.
• Experience working in environmental compliance, reporting, audits, and regulatory tracking.
• Ability to train employees and communicate complex regulations clearly.
• Familiarity with water quality standards and state/federal/local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and update environmental compliance programs in lands and wildlife management.
• Maintain records of land use, mine reclamation, and disturbance.
• Prepare annual mine reports, land use, wildlife, and cultural reports.
• Support environmental assessments for new/modified processes and projects.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and corrective action follow-ups.
• Develop and deliver training for employees and contractors.
• Track regulatory changes and communicate impacts to management.
• Support sustainability initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce impact.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Auditing

Training others

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

MP Materials is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Lands) to lead compliance programs focused on water permitting, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping. You will align with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities include audits, training, and preparing land use, wildlife, and reclamation reports, with a focus on lands management and regulatory tracking in a mining environment.