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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Standards Specialist - **Company:** Mp Materials - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=edd2fe6dc7203700 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or related field (or equivalent years of experience). * 7+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or capital projects environments. * Proven experience writing technical documentation, SOPs, or operational standards. * Strong understanding of capital project lifecycle (engineering, construction, commissioning, startup). * Ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, structured documentation. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work across functions and levels. Desired Qualities: * Experience in energy, mining, chemicals, or heavy industrial sectors. * Background in commissioning, project controls, construction management, or operations. * Familiarity with document control systems and standards frameworks (ISO, PMO standards, etc.). * Experience supporting large-scale capital project programs. 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. 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. ## Description The Technical Standards Specialist is responsible for developing, standardizing, and maintaining comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation across the Capital Projects organization. This role will work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams to capture best practices and translate them into clear, consistent, and executable standards. The objective is to drive operational excellence, consistency, and scalability across all project phases., * Develop, write, and standardize SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation across all phases of capital project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and handover. * Partner with SMEs (engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance, project controls) to capture processes, lessons learned, and industry best practices. * Establish a structured documentation framework, including templates, governance, and version control processes. * Ensure alignment of procedures with internal requirements, safety standards, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices. * Lead continuous improvement of technical standards by incorporating field feedback, project retrospectives, and performance data. * Support development of training materials and onboarding content tied to SOPs and standards. * Audit and periodically review documentation to ensure accuracy, relevance, and compliance. * Drive consistency across major projects (e.g., 10X, Independence) to enable repeatable and scalable execution. ## Related Videos - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Same Tower, New Confusion: The Tower of Babel 2.0](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100101-same-tower-new-confusion-the-tower-of-babel-2-0) - [Keep your code refactorable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/381-keep-your-code-refactorable) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Building an AI-Ready Content Lake: Scaling RAG and Document AI Beyond Demos](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1977-building-an-ai-ready-content-lake-scaling-rag-and-document-ai-beyond-demos) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [7 Best Steps For Writing Good Software Technical Documentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/113-7-best-steps-for-writing-good-software-technical-documentation) - [Technical Documentation For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/128-technical-documentation-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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