Specialist, Asset & Maintenance Data
Job Description
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 Specialist, Asset & Maintenance Data is responsible for ensuring all asset and maintenance-related data is complete, accurate, and fully integrated into enterprise systems to support a seamless transition from Capital Projects to Operations. This role plays a critical part in preparing and validating equipment data, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and maintenance structures within SAP ERP and related systems. Reporting to the Capital Projects Information Management and Digital Project Delivery team, this position ensures operational readiness through disciplined data governance and handover execution.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead preparation and validation of asset and maintenance data required for project handover to Operations.
- Ensure all equipment, functional locations, and asset hierarchies are properly structured and loaded into SAP ERP.
- Develop and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts lists, and maintenance plans to support long-term asset reliability.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to capture and verify asset data throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define and enforce data standards, templates, and quality requirements for asset and maintenance information.
- Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure system readiness and alignment with operational needs.
- Support data migration, integration, and validation activities across project systems and enterprise platforms.
- Participate in project closeout and turnover processes, ensuring all required documentation and data deliverables are complete and accurate.
- Identify and drive improvements in asset data management processes to enhance reliability, maintainability, and data integrity.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in asset data management, maintenance systems, or capital projects environments.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP (PM/MM modules preferred), including asset structures and BOMs.
- Experience supporting project-to-operations handover and system data readiness.
- High attention to detail with strong data validation and quality control capabilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operations teams.
Desired Qualities:
- Experience in mining, energy, chemicals, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Familiarity with commissioning, equipment data books, and turnover packages.
- Experience with data governance frameworks and digital project delivery tools.
- Understanding of reliability and maintenance strategies (RCM, preventive maintenance, etc.).
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. 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.
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