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Industrial Hygienist/Radiation Safety Officer
Verified Pay | $90,000 per year |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Mountain Pass, California |
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Industrial Hygienist / Radiation Safety Officer
Location:Mountain Pass, CA
Department/Group:EHS
Position Type:Full Time
Hourly/Salary:Hourly
Regular/Temp:Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Reports To:EHS Manager
Position Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.
Under the supervision of the EHS Manager, the Industrial Hygienist/Radiation Safety Officer candidate is responsible for identifying workplace hazards and making recommendations for corrective action for a wide variety of workplace industrial hygiene and radiation safety factors that may adversely impact employee safety, health, and productivity.Salary: The expected pay rate is $90,000 per year. The actual pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location.Essential Duties:
- Assess workplace for occupational health hazards by observing work conditions, records review, interaction with supervisors, operators and contractors, sampling of various media (air, water, soil, etc.), and monitoring chemical, physical, or radiological agents.
- Oversee or collect workplace air, water, vapors/gases and dust samples or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- Review comprehensive analytical information (ex. technical references) to draw conclusions and develop safe operating procedures and communications on safe handling and operating procedures.
- Conduct detailed exposure assessments, analyses of operational procedures, equipment, and materials.
- Develop and recommend appropriate controls, administrative and PPE, for occupational health hazards.
- Evaluate and interpret monitoring and sampling results, make determinations, and develop corrective actions based on data and workplace observations.
- Prepare accurate and complete technical reports of survey findings and provide recommendations of corrective measures.
- Serve as technical expert in chemical analysis, equipment, and processes.
- Maintain, operate, and calibrate a variety of industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring equipment.
- Maintain a current knowledge of EHS policies and procedures, MSHA, NRC, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Cal OSHA regulations and other pertinent regulations and standards.
- Support the facility's air compliance program Radiation Safety Program.
- Complete any other tasks as needed or directed by management.
- 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist required.
- 3+ years of experience as a Radiation Safety Officer or technician.
- Familiarity with mining, NORM, and chemical processes preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health field highly preferred, or 3+ years of related safety and health field experience required in lieu of degree.
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CMSP, RSO, ARSO) and/or memberships in Health and Safety Associations preferred.
- A Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on property.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of MSHA, CDPH, NRC and Cal OSHA health standards, codes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in collecting and testing samples such as dust, mist, fumes, vapors, and noise.
- Knowledge of toxicological effects of occupational hazards.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical data and prepare reports and plans.
For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-625-5679; 1700 Pavilion Center Drive 8th floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodations.