Instrumentation Technician

Company 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.

Position Overview:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all instrumentation equipment with demonstrated proficiency with electrical test equipment including voltmeter, ammeter, HART handheld, etc. Instrumentation must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of instrumentation including pH probes, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters, and related equipment. They will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Perform examinations of work areas and monitor compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies.

Install and wire instrumentation such as pH probes, level transmitters, flow meters, and other instruments.

Diagnose, isolate, and repair low voltage electrical, electronic, and instrumentation malfunctions to include the replacement and adjustment of components, integral units, motors, controls, standard devices.

Troubleshoot repair and maintain low voltage (0 VAC/VDC 51 VAC/VDC).

Troubleshoot, repair, and PM/calibration of a wide range of instrumentation (temp, flow, proximity, pressure, valves, gas sensors, pH, etc.).

Basic Qualifications:

Associate degree or other certification as an Instrumentation Technician or equivalent.

3+ years of experience in a chemical plant, heavy industrial or mine.

Experience with DCS and PLC control systems.

Experience with reliability-based maintenance.

Desired Qualities:

Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs, simulate signals, calibrate instruments.

Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.

Good verbal and written skills.

Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties.

Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.

A Valid Drivers License required to drive company vehicles on property.

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 positions 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.

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.

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 comprehension; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr