Industrial Electrician

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 Industrial Electrician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Technology teams to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems for manufacturing equipment and supporting infrastructure. Equipment includes furnaces, mills, presses, CNC machines, wet chemical processes, and lab systems. The role requires expertise in industrial electrical systems such as VFDs, power distribution, backup power systems, transformers, motors, pumps, controllers, and HVAC equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install Dedicated and Branch circuits for electrical equipment such as control circuits, wires, cables, breakers to ensure proper electrical functions.
• Install timer switches contactors for lighting system upgrades such as control circuits and fixtures to ensure proper electrical functions.
• Repair electric lights, transformers, switchboards, and other electrical apparatus for proper function.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic components of manufacturing process equipment.
• Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems, or fixtures.
• Perform ground checks.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gear, transformers, power monitoring, and electrical distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in Automatic Transfer Switch Controls, power distribution circuits, lighting control and control circuits for maintenance and proper function.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fire protection system electrical components.
• Follow all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTOTO, Arc Flash, etc.).
• Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved Certified Industrial Electrician Program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Industrial Electrical-Instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Strong electrical control troubleshooting experience, including the ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of uninterruptable power sources, natural gas generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.

Desired Qualities:

• 5 years Electrical/Instrumentation within a manufacturing environment in metals, semiconductors, or chemicals industries.
• Experience with medium and high voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of arc flash hazards.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

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.

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