Metallurgy Technician

Position Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples from the mill and flotation circuits.
• Perform laboratory testing, including froth flotation and related mineral processing experiments.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment such as crushers, grinders, filters, sieves, shakers, and flotation cells.
• Accurately record observations, test conditions, and results; assist with preliminary data analysis.
• Maintain and organize lab supplies, equipment, and test areas.
• Support process development initiatives, including evaluation of new flotation reagents, technologies, and process improvements.
• Communicate test results and observations clearly to engineers and other team members.
• Follow all safety protocols and actively identify potential hazards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Development, Mill Operations, Mining, Maintenance, and Analytical Services.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong interest in mining, geology, mineral processing, or related earth sciences.
• 1+ year experience in a lab, mining, mineral processing, chemical, petroleum, or heavy industrial setting (preferred).
• Ability to follow technical instructions and keep accurate, legible records.
• Safety-oriented mindset and willingness to accept personal responsibility for safe work practices.
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record (required to operate company vehicles on site).

Desired Qualities

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.
• Safety 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.
• (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.
• Working 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.
• 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 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. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee.