Job Title:	Process Development Technician	Location:	Mountain Pass, CA
Department/Group:	Process Technology & Eng.	Position Type:	Full Time
Hourly/Salary:	Hourly	Regular/Temp:	Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt	Reports To:	Process Development Chemist
Position Overview: A rare and exciting opportunity with a mining and chemical processing facility located 50 miles south of Las Vegas, NV. MP Materials owns and operates Mountain Pass, the only integrated Rare Earth mining and processing site in North America. Rare Earths power the modern economy. They are essential components in a wide range of industrial, clean energy and information technology applications. The MP Materials facilities are currently undergoing major and rapid expansion to meet growing global demand. Position Description: The Process Development Technician will be in the Process Technology and Engineering Department and report directly to the Principal Engineer. This position will play a key role in supporting various process development & research projects aimed at improving and expanding the company’s rare earth processing capabilities. The Process Development Technician interfaces, collaborates, and coordinates with other members of the Process Development Group including chemists & process engineers, but also, with other departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Document Control, Analytical, Warehouse & Shipping, Training, Purchasing, and Finance. Essential Duties: Assist in conducting laboratory experiments and operates pilot plants as required. Make up of standard, titration solutions and deliver to various areas as needed; maintain inventory so that no areas run out. Assist in ordering supplies and equipment. Coordinate with operations personnel on implementation of new processes. Maintain inventory and requisitions chemicals, equipment, supplies, consumables, and PPE needed for the Process Technology & Engineering Lab in addition to all other areas that process development activities are underway. Interface with the Purchasing group to ensure that orders/POs have gone out as planned and keep everyone informed of any delays or issues. Process incoming invoices for goods and services for the Process Technology & Engineering department by checking the validity of the invoice for payment with the project owner then entering SES’s into SAP as needed. Submits samples to Analytical lab & facilitate the recycle of samples back to the plant that have been analyzed. Enters work orders and coordinates execution of them with maintenance personnel; serves as the intermediate between maintenance and the Process Development Group. Collects process samples and arranges shipment to 3rd party labs & vendors as needed to support ‘Stage 2’ engineering design efforts. Keep accurate records of experimental testing data. Assists with setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory experiments. Reports activities both written and orally. Maintain safe work practices. Complete any other task as needed or directed by management. Basic Qualifications: Minimum 2 years work experience in a Chemical, Mining, Petroleum, or heavy industrial setting preferred Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Laboratory testing Experience utilizing measuring equipment Experience with calibration, SPC and quality systems preferred Experience making observations and recording results in an industrial environment preferred Minimum High School Diploma/GED Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required are required to drive company vehicles on and off property Desired Qualities: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Ability to handle multiple tasks, and ability to pivot tasks when required Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills Ability to work with people at all levels within the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must thrive in a high stress start-up environment Must be able to meet critical deadlines The expected pay rate is $27.87/hour. The actual pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location. 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. 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; 6720 Via Austi Parkway, Suite 450, Las Vegas, NV 89119 to discuss reasonable accommodations. Safety Provision Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment by oneself and to the company. A willingness to promote safety among the workforce. Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses safety footwear and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Our facility sits at an elevation of 4700 feet. Department of Labor Physical Demand Category Employees are subject to extreme weather conditions: Freezing winter weather Extreme desert summer heat. Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include expose to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. Physical Demands Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the [Process Development Technician].