Salary Range:$77,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually
| Company Overview:MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. 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.We 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.Position Overview:The Junior Mine Engineer will lead short-range mine planning and design, including the development of drill and blast patterns. They will collaborate closely with contractors, the survey team, and mine operations to ensure alignment and timely execution. Field activities such as in-pit surveying, ore delivery coordination, and execution of mine projects will be supported. Overall, they will ensure a safe efficient, and cost-effective implementation of mining plans while maintaining alignment with long-range strategies developed by the technical team. This position offers hands-on experience, cross-functional teamwork, and the chance to contribute to the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements at our mining and processing site in Mountain Pass, California, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas. Position Responsibilities:Report unsafe acts, situations, or conditions.Work incident and injury free.Actively seeks mentorship and learning to improve technical knowledge, skill set or product.Interact with multiple teams to develop comprehensive short range mine plans.Measure mine performance and compliance to mine plan.Identifies and manages key performance indicators.Investigates, researches, and analyzes information and issues related to engineering.Collaborates with management and peers to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions.Identifies opportunities to enhance performance and develops strategies to overcome challenges and barriers while minimizing risk.Implements approved recommendations for maximizing operational efficiencies.Implements processes, and practices within engineering that contributes to effective mining operations.Proposes new work approaches, methods, and policies to optimize performance and ensure adherence to industry regulations and organizational standards.Keeps on top of trends related to engineering and incorporates this information into work assignments and approach.Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management. Required Education/Certification/Licensure:Degree in Mining/Geological Engineering.Prior internships or experience in mining environments.Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required to drive company vehicles on property. Desired Qualities:Experience in open pit mining preferred.Current MSHA part 46 or part 48 trained.Basic understanding of open pit mining operations.Basic working knowledge of safety rules and regulations.Basic knowledge of short range mine planning.Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, understand and speak English.Be able to work well with others and adapt to a changing environment.Basic understanding of mine planning software (Maptek Vulcan or similar).Basic understanding of statistics and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.Basic understanding of Trimble GPS survey devices and field survey techniques.Basic understanding of GIS software systems (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc).Basic understanding of CAD software systems (AutoCad). MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer |