New Graduate Trainee - 2027

Covia • Cleburne, TX

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About The Position

Covia is hiring recent college graduates for an immersive 18-month development program intended to build future leaders across its U.S. plant network. Trainees receive hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain through structured assignments in key functional areas, working alongside experienced plant leaders to develop technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The program begins June 7, 2027. After successful completion, trainees transition into a full-time role.

The role involves rotating through five core functional areas: HSE; Mining/Quality; Operations & Supply Chain; Maintenance; and Parts/Inventory. Trainees participate in training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends, contribute to daily plant activities, complete technical certifications, and deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impact. They receive quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Covia’s culture is guided by Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage. Team members are expected to follow Life-Saving Rules, build high-performing teams, focus on customers, demonstrate a growth mindset, and do the right thing. Covia supports diversity, inclusion, individuality, and respect, and provides equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Graduated within the last 0–2 years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate and work flexible hours and shifts.
• High initiative, teamwork, and safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, co-op, or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through five core functional areas: HSE, Mining/Quality, Operations & Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Parts/Inventory.
• Participate in hands-on training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Contribute to daily production, maintenance, laboratory, and shipping activities.
• Support plant safety inspections, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement projects.
• Complete technical certifications, including MSHA and Lean Basics.
• Deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impact.
• Work collaboratively with plant operators, technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional leaders.
• Participate in quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Follow Covia’s Life-Saving Rules, build high-performing work teams, focus on customers, demonstrate a growth mindset, and do the right thing.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Disability plans and life/AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive salaries and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level