Maintenance II

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Maintenance II who will have a positive impact on the team at its Best Sand plant in Chardon, OH  location.  The Maintenance II is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant.  

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

 Safety

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine.
• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons
• Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation
• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation
• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others

General  

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

 Operations  

• Perform plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs associated with all on-site equipment
• Fabricate new equipment or repair components for the plant’s machinery
• Cut/weld components within the plant
• Complete electrical component installations
• Maintain housekeeping in the plant
• Proactively manage equipment to ensure availability and reliability targets are met
• Assist in the planning maintenance tasks

 The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Literacy in English, both written and spoken required
• High School diploma or GED required

Desirable

• Training in industrial electricity & troubleshooting electrical control circuits
• Training in replacing and troubleshooting electrical motors
• Training in welding and metal fabrication
• Training in industrial fluid power and pumping systems
• Training in mechanical drives & power transmission
• Previous mining experience is a plus
• Previous experience in a maintenance role (at least two years)
• Previous exposure to preventative maintenance strategies
• Must be able to read manuals, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

Benefits: 

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions 
• Vacation Paid Holidays 
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances 
• Employee Assistance Program 

 At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status. 

 The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.  

 An Equal Opportunity Employer 

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