Operations Specialist: Process Leader & Trainer

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

Job summary

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects. You will work with project managers, engineers, contractors, and technical teams to track progress, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes training operators, developing SOPs, and maintaining quality standards. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and hands-on problem solving in a demanding

Qualifications

• No attendance or disciplinary issues.
• Strong understanding of Pi Historian, and the ability to create and edit pdi files.
• Strong understanding of SCADA PLC controls.
• Basic understanding of PID loop controls.
• Flexible work schedules (standard schedule is 48 hours/week).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Power Point, Share Point and Excel.
• Ability to understand, revise, and create SOPs.
• Versed in safe work practices across all operations tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of key processes (PrNd, Lanthanum, Cerium removal).
• Train and develop the next group of operators, with regular field assessments.
• Conduct regular testing and analysis of process conditions.
• Safely manage multiple tasks and maintain high standards.
• Describe plant issues clearly to aid operations and maintenance.
• Complete daily shift reports and update daily logs for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process issues and train team members to anticipate failures.
• Communicate with operators, technical teams, and management.
• Collaborate with training to create and revise SOPs and training materials.
• Lead 5S initiatives within operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Self-starter

Ability to train and develop operators

Effective communication with cross‑fun

Tools

Pi Historian

SCADA PLC controls

PID loop controls

Microsoft Office (Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel)

Job description

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects. You will work with project managers, engineers, contractors, and technical teams to track progress, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes training operators, developing SOPs, and maintaining quality standards. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and hands-on problem solving in a demanding