What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Internship Summer 2026 position at Covia?
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 Operations Intern who will have a positive impact on the Operations Team at several of Covia’s locations. As an Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation. The internship will be May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026.
The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:
- Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia including PPE, MSHA regulation, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc.
- Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.
- Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading
- Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, continuous improvement, etc.
- Work with the Environmental Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting, regulatory requirements and reporting, reclamation, etc.
- Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, purchasing, scheduling, etc.
- Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
- Interested in developing a career in Operations
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
- Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
- Demonstrate analytical and business skills
Internship Locations:
- Marston, NC
- Portage, WI
- Troy Grove, IL
- Fort Smith, AR
- Roff, OK
- Elco, IL
- Cleburne, TX
- Junction City, GA
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
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, age, disability, or veteran status.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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