Commissioning Manager

Job Title:

Commissioning Manager

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Department/Group:

Magnetics

Position Type:

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:

Salary

Regular/Temp:

Regular FT

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Reports To:

Director, Capital Projects

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 effect 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 Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our team as a Commissioning Lead for equipment and process roll-outs for a heavy industrial manufacturing project focused on rare earth permanent magnets. As the Commissioning Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and systems. Your expertise will be essential in guaranteeing the efficiency, reliability, and safety of our production processes.

Essential Duties:

• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for the installation and startup of rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing equipment.

• Collaborate with the project team to oversee the installation of machinery, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry standards.

• Develop and conduct test plans and performance evaluations on individual equipment components and integrated systems to identify and resolve any issues or deficiencies.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions or operational discrepancies, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with relevant safety regulations and MP EHS policies, actively promoting a culture of safety among team members and subcontractors.

• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, including test results, equipment manuals, as-built drawings, and commissioning reports.

• Provide training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Work closely with technology, construction, process engineering, and operations teams to coordinate commissioning activities and address any cross-functional issues or dependencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Proven experience in commissioning heavy industrial manufacturing equipment, preferably in the metals/materials manufacturing industry

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex machinery and systems, with a systematic approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO, ANSI, and NFPA, as well as safety protocols such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to manage priorities, delegate tasks, and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.

• Flexibility to travel and work on-site as needed, including weekends or evenings, to accommodate commissioning schedules and project deadlines.

Desired Qualities:

• Team Player

• Desire to Learn

• Desire to Win

• Leader

• Self-starter, proactive management style

• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills

• Disciplined and Detail Oriented

• Emotionally Intelligent

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator

Join our team and contribute to the success of this groundbreaking manufacturing project, shaping the future of rare earth element magnet production.

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.

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• 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; 1700 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135 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.

Employees should exude a willingness to promote safety among the workforce including participation 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 mine facility sits at an elevation of 4700 feet and our magnetics facility at an elevation of 670 ft.

Department of Labor Physical Demand Category

Employees are subject to extreme weather conditions:

• Freezing winter weather

• Extreme 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 Commissioning Manager, 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 Commissioning Manager.