Environmental Technician

Job Title:

Environmental Technician

Location:

Mountain Pass, CA

Department/Group:

EHS

Position Type:

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:

Salary

Regular/Temp:

Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-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 earth is 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.
The Environmental Technician (Technician) is the entry level position into the Environmental Specialist series. The Technician will be responsible for being the boots on the ground for the EHS Department around the MP Mine Site. The Technician will need to be able to interface, collaborate, and coordinate with other members of the EHS Team, Contractors, and other MP Departments. Salary:The expected pay rate is $33.00 an hour with overtime provided as required. The actual pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location.

Essential Duties:

• Perform weekly audits and inspections on Waste Accumulation Areas.
• Oversee Environmental Contractor movement throughout the facility under the direction of the Environmental Specialist or EHS Manager.
• Assist MP Materials Project Managers with contractor oversight during Environmental Projects, as requested.
• Help maintain accurate records for waste movement, waste inventory, manifests, and estimated waste generation for future projects.

Other Functions

• Waste sample collection for analysis.
• Accurate chemical labeling.
• Participate and lead SPCC/SWPPP compliance inspections.
• Identify any unsafe activities or conditions that could result in harm to personnel, damage to property, or impacts to the environment.
• Maintain & accept personal responsibility for safe work practices.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and perform daily pre-work inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:Desired Qualities:

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right To Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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