MP Materials · 21 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Mountain Pass, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Electrical Engineer will support operations and capital projects as a subject matter expert for site electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing maintenance practices.
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Responsibilities
Perform examinations of work areas and monitor compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies. Ensure equipment and systems are designed to best industry safety standards
Work with site electricians and contractors to ensure company standards and specifications are being used and ensure industry standard best maintenance practices are followed
Work with stakeholders of projects and operations to ensure systems being purchased and installed are in compliance with site-adopted standards and specifications
Work with the MP Process Engineering, Process Controls, and Maintenance teams to diagnose electrical issues impacting the process and the power distribution system
Diagnose, isolate, and coordinate repair of motors, MCC, Switchgear, and supporting equipment (480V, 12kV) with the MP Maintenance team and suppliers including the replacement and adjustment of components, integral units, motors, controls, and other integral instruments as needed
Work with site maintenance team to optimize routine testing and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for electrical equipment
Troubleshoot electrical failures, contribute to RCFAs and develop actions to prevent recurrence
Work with electricians in troubleshooting 12KV switchgears, relays and transformers
Ensure that the plant electrical protection system is operating as intend and critical infrastructure is adequately protected
Work to organize and update electrical documentation in the site document management system
Work with the MP Projects team to provide input and clarifications for capital projects. This includes review of project specifications, P&IDs, Single-Line Diagrams, grounding drawings, electrical equipment datasheets, equipment location drawings, motor schematics, cable schedules, panel schedules, coordination studies, and lighting drawings as required to ensure consistency across our site. This further includes participation in weekly project meetings with suppliers, participating in design reviews, acceptance testing, HAZOP meetings, responding to Requests for Information (RFI), approving deviation requests, start-up and commissioning support, and ensure the projects are following the site standards and adopted site standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical degree is required
3+ year industrial plant electrical maintenance and supervision experience
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and industry specifications
Strong understanding of electrical maintenance work procedures and a general knowledge of electrical systems repair, project execution, and construction/installation techniques
Experience with power distribution systems in an industrial environment
Experience with 12kV infrastructure
Preferred
Strong knowledge of electrical and safety system design in a chemical operating facility
Experience with software for electrical design, analysis, and simulation of power systems
Experience with GE Relays, switchgears and Rockwell MCCs
Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills
Experience with Asset Management Systems
Good verbal and written skills
Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties
Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision
Valid Driver's License requires company vehicles on property
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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