Water Compliance Specialist — Environmental Lead

MP Materials Corp.; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA seeks an Environmental Specialist to lead water compliance programs, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping under the Environmental Manager.

You will ensure adherence to federal, state, and local water quality standards while supporting continuous improvement across the organization. The role emphasizes developing strategic compliance plans, preparing water permits, and coordinating with operations to maintain efficient water systems, train staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or environmental related discipline preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in environmental or environmental related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively update environmental compliance programs in assigned area of responsibility (water management).
• Maintain accurate records of water data, water system performance, and operational logs.
• Prepare and submit required reports such as Water Quality Monitoring Reports, Water Use Reports, and Site Water Reports.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain all required water permits, including California Regional Water Board, County Water Permits, and SWPPP Reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret water data from sources including remote monitoring wells, freshwater wells, mine wells, and various sample data.
• Develop and deliver water compliance training for employees, contractors, and supervisors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or environmental related discipline

Job description

MP Materials Corp. in Mountain Pass, CA seeks an Environmental Specialist to lead water compliance programs, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping under the Environmental Manager.

You will ensure adherence to federal, state, and local water quality standards while supporting continuous improvement across the organization. The role emphasizes developing strategic compliance plans, preparing water permits, and coordinating with operations to maintain efficient water systems, train staff, and