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Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves-enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI-the convergence of computation, movement, and control.\nWe hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are driving that transformation.\nPosition Overview:\nUnder supervision of the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist (Lands) serves as the technical expert for environmental compliance. The Environmental Specialist is responsible for developing strategic compliance plans and objectives to meet current, developing, and future regulatory requirements with a focus on water permitting, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping, while supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance across the organization. This position will ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local water quality standards and regulations.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nOversee and actively update environmental compliance programs in assigned area of responsibility (lands and wildlife management).\nMaintain accurate records of land use, mine reclamation, and mine disturbance.\nPrepare and submit required reports such as annual mine reports, land use reports, wildlife reports, and cultural reports.\nPrepare and submit reports and documentation for mine reclamation planning.\nSupport environmental assessments for new or modified processes and projects (construction, expansion, etc.).\nConduct internal compliance audits and corrective action follow-ups.\nDevelop and deliver training for employees, contractors, and supervisors.\nTrack changes in land use and wildlife regulations and communicate potential impacts to management.\nSupport company sustainability initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve compliance performance.\nPerform and document environmental, health, and safety audits.\nDevelop an understanding of CalOSHA and MSHA regulations as well as MP Materials Health and Safety Practices.\nRespond to chemical spill emergencies by managing the containment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous materials.\nKeeps all levels of the facility personnel aware of environmental regulations and pending changes. Educates, clarifies, and simplifies environmental regulations, policies, and procedures into understandable and operations terms.\nEffectively maintains high level of knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures into understandable operations terms.\nEffectively maintains high level for knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and how they apply to the facility in the areas of air, water, and solid waste management.\nDevelops and provides necessary training of site personnel so that all facility employees have the knowledge and skills to comply with and enforce environmental regulations and policies. Training should emphasize Environmental over Production - prevention, individual responsibility, and commitment.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in environmental or environmental related discipline preferred.\n4+ years’ experience in environmental or environmental related fields.\nDesired Qualities:\nProfessional certifications not required but are a plus.\nFamiliarity with SMARA\nExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.\nAbility to effectively train and direct others (peers, employees, contractors/vendors).\nAbility to work independently and within a team environment.\nKnowledge of industrial plant processes and equipment.\nKnowledge of industrial plant operations and maintenance requirements.\nProject management skills.\nEmployee relations skills and ability to motivate others.\nKnowledge of regulatory and corrective action tracking programs.\nKnowledge of computer maintenance management tracking programs.\nMP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer\nAll 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.\nYour 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.\nFor 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 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.\nSafety Provision - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.\n(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.\nWorking Conditions - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.\nPhysical 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 job responsibilities, 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. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. 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