Electrical Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Electrical Operations Engineer role is onsite in Fort Worth, Texas. Compensation is not specified. The position supports electrical operations at MP Materials’ new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. MP Materials describes its work as rebuilding U.S. industrial capability and operating an integrated rare earth supply chain. The engineer manages and executes electrical operating expense projects to improve cost efficiency, processes, and operational reliability. The role works across maintenance, operations, engineering, and capital projects to reduce costs while maintaining or improving system performance.

What you'll do

• Serve as an onsite technical expert for electrical infrastructure and equipment
• coordinate maintenance and operations with engineering and capital project teams
• promote safety and conduct inspections
• plan resources and develop or approve electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance procedures
• inspect and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• oversee maintenance projects and coordinate contractors and vendors
• participate in root-cause analysis
• implement reliability and maintenance-efficiency strategies, including reliability-centered maintenance
• train facility engineers and cross-functional teams
• maintain records and performance reports
• apply relevant codes and standards
• support engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical operations engineer

electrical engineering

manufacturing operations

opex projects

cost reduction

process improvement

electrical infrastructure

power distribution

reliability-centered maintenance

root-cause analysis

fort worth tx

mp materials

nec

ieee

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment. It emphasizes OPEX projects, cost reduction, process improvement, and electrical system reliability.

About the employer

MP Materials Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.