Mechanic 1st Class

Covia•Dividing Creek, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 1 st Class Mechanic who will have a positive impact on the team at its Dividing Creek, NJ location. The 1 st Class Mechanic 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.

Requirements

Literacy in English, both written and spoken
High School diploma or GED
Previous experience in a maintenance role (at least four 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
Knowledge of cutting, welding, and metal fabrication is mandatory.
Basic electrical repairs & troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Industrial electricity & troubleshooting electrical control circuits
Replacing and troubleshooting electrical motors
Industrial fluid power and pumping systems
Mechanical drives & power transmission
Dredge experience

Responsibilities

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
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
Perform preventative maintenance checks and close out work orders.
Kit and Prepare parts ahead of time for larger planned projects and jobs.
Occasional weekend work will be required.
Once trained, be part of the callout schedule.
Train/learn the Wet Plant and its Processes.
Other duties as assigned by plant management and supervision.
Pipeline (metal/plastic), slurry pumps, cable (wound wire) splicing and replacement, lubrication, packing, seal water, hydraulics, anchor moves, communication components, bearings, sheaves, drive belts, and other miscellaneous equipment at the Dredge.
Slurry and Vertical Turbine Pumps, packing (seal water), pipeline (plastic), density separators, hydro cyclones, scrubber/agitator, flotation system, walkways and structural work, other miscellaneous equipment at the Wet Plant.
Vibrating feeders, bucket elevators, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, fluid bed dryer, fans, wet scrubber, pipeline (metal), pumps, loadout equipment, dust collection equipment, railcar mover and other miscellaneous equipment at the Dryer/Loadout.