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The Director of Safety Mining & Processing at USA Rare Earth is responsible for leading environmental health and safety (EHS) programs within mining and processing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a safety-first culture. The role requires extensive experience in EHS leadership, particularly in mining and chemical processing environments.
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Job Summary
The role leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide EHS programs supporting solvent extraction processing and mining operations.
The company is on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials enabling the green energy and technology revolution through a fully integrated US-based supply chain.
This position requires establishing standard incident investigation protocols and serving as the primary interface with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
Matching Summary
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The Director of Safety Mining & Processing at USA Rare Earth is responsible for leading environmental health and safety (EHS) programs within mining and processing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a safety-first culture. The role requires extensive experience in EHS leadership, particularly in mining and chemical processing environments.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years EHS leadership experience
Solvent extraction processing knowledge
Mining operations regulatory compliance
Hazardous chemical handling expertise
Incident investigation and root cause analysis
Environmental permitting and reclamation planning
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional leadership influence
Safety-first culture development
Remote site travel willingness
Process safety integration skills
Team building and accountability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field
10+ years progressive EHS leadership experience
Expertise in federal and state mining regulations
Experience managing fixed facilities and field operations