Senior Solvent Extraction Operations Leader

MP Materials; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials, located at Mountain Pass, CA, seeks a Solvent Extraction Superintendent to lead multiple SX circuits, ensuring safe, reliable production. You will manage frontline teams, drive operational discipline, and coordinate with maintenance, metallurgy, and project groups to meet targets.

You will develop operating discipline, optimize recoveries, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring supervisors and operators for sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of solvent extraction operations or related processing.
• 5+ years in a supervisor or superintendent-level role.
• Strong knowledge of solvent extraction principles and process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SX operations across circuits and areas.
• Provide after-hours leadership for uninterrupted production.
• Drive safety culture and regulatory compliance across sites.

Skills

Solvent extraction knowledge

Leadership experience

Process control

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Operational reporting systems

Job description

MP Materials, located at Mountain Pass, CA, seeks a Solvent Extraction Superintendent to lead multiple SX circuits, ensuring safe, reliable production. You will manage frontline teams, drive operational discipline, and coordinate with maintenance, metallurgy, and project groups to meet targets.

You will develop operating discipline, optimize recoveries, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring supervisors and operators for sustainable performance.