Operations Specialist: Lead Process Training & Optimization

Mp Materials Corp.; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA, is seeking an Operations Specialist to supervise the day-to-day performance of PrNd finishing, Lanthanum finishing, and Cerium removal. You will train operators, review process data, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on experience with Pi Historian, SCADA PLC controls, PID loops, and SOPs, plus strong communication. You will collaborate with engineers and a training team to develop procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pi Historian and the ability to create/edit pdi files.
• Strong understanding of SCADA PLC controls and PID loops.
• Ability to revise and create SOPs and training matrices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-driven and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of key processes (PrNd finishing, Lanthanum finishing, Cerium removal).
• Train and develop operators; conduct regular field assessments.
• Test and analyze process conditions; maintain accurate logs and reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, trainers, and management to improve safety and efficiency.
• Create and revise SOPs; support training documentation and procedures.

Skills

Pi Historian

SCADA PLC

PID loops

SOP writing

5S

Excel

Communication

Self-starter

Training matrices

MS Office

Tools

SCADA PLC

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA, is seeking an Operations Specialist to supervise the day-to-day performance of PrNd finishing, Lanthanum finishing, and Cerium removal. You will train operators, review process data, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on experience with Pi Historian, SCADA PLC controls, PID loops, and SOPs, plus strong communication. You will collaborate with engineers and a training team to develop procedures.