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Sr Utilities Trainer
Location:Mountain Pass, CA
Department/Group:Training Department
Position Type:Full Time
Hourly/Salary:Salary
Regular/Temp:Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Reports To:Manager – Training & Development
Position 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 Description:As the Utilities Trainer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs to ensure the safe, efficient, and optimal operation of our power generation facility. You will work closely with both new and experienced plant operators, providing them with the knowledge and skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot power plant equipment. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and safety of our plant operations.
Essential Duties:- Create and update training manuals, presentations, and multimedia content to support plant operations training.
- Conduct classroom and hands-on training sessions for plant operators, focusing on safety protocols, equipment operation, and maintenance procedures.
- Provides assistance and support to all the Utilities Department Leaders in helping them determine their teams training needs and develop and conduct their area specific training programs.
- Track and document that team members are receiving required time in training program. Give feedback to the management team if they do not meet requirements.
- Provide timely feedback to team members on progression through training and create a "skills matrix" for tracking purposes.
- Interpret technical manuals, sketches, prints, instructions, manufacturer’s data and equipment history records while incorporating the applicable information in developing process procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments, including maintenance, engineering, and safety, to ensure a holistic approach to training and plant operations.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 5+ years’ experience Power Plant experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to troubleshoot operational issues and provide practical solutions.
- Solid understanding of safety protocols, environmental regulations, and industry best practices related to solvent extraction operations.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to adapt training approaches to different learning styles and skill levels.
- Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Experience delivering technical training or providing on-the-job training at a Combined Cycle Power Plant.
- Experience or knowledge in Combustion Turbine, and Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years Technical Training experience; combined with 5 years’ experience at a Power Plant.
- Combined Cycle Power Plant experience preferred.
- Valid State Driver's License.
- Knowledge and understanding of personnel protective equipment and safety requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of detail Combined Cycle operating related principles and processes.
- Ability to work near energized and/or rotating equipment in a safe manner.
- Cross train to support Water Treatment, Zero Liquid Discharge and Safety training.
- Read and interpret P&ID and Single Line Diagrams.
- Demonstrated strong ability to communicate effectively with members and management at all levels within the organization.
- Proven ability to solve problems and develop solutions.
- Proven ability to deliver high quality training in an effective and professional manner.
- Practical knowledge of Learning Management System.
- Proven ability to develop and recommend creative solutions to support technical learning.
- Proved ability for continuous learning across a variety of Utilities area (Power, Water, Natural Gas, Zero Liquid Discharge).
- Proven ability to use a personal computer and MS Office Suite.
- Knowledge of auxiliary Combined Cycle equipment and how it supports plant operations.
- Can perform troubleshooting, diagnose, and repair operational problems.
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of plant chemistry and how it relates to plant operations.
The expected pay rate is $105,000 to $120,000. 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 702-844-6111; 1700 S Pavilion Center Drive, 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.
A willingness to promote safety among the workforces along with participating 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 oversee 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 Utilities Trainer.
