Operations Internship Summer 2027

Covia • Tamms, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Covia is seeking an Operations Intern to support the Operations Team at its Roff, Oklahoma plant. The intern will learn about and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant and complete an assigned project intended to benefit the operation. The internship runs from May 17, 2027, through August 7, 2027.

The intern will learn about safety practices and mining, plant processing, quality control, environmental compliance, and maintenance by working with the relevant supervisors and superintendents. The role may also assist salaried staff with technical problems or projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Covia’s work is guided by its values of Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage. The company states that it supports workforce diversity, inclusion, individuality, and respect, and provides equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering (such as mining, mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering) or a related field at an accredited university.
• Interested in developing a career in Operations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others.
• Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic.
• Demonstrated analytical and business skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow Covia safety principles, including PPE use, MSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, and workplace inspections.
• Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to learn mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, and sampling.
• Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to learn grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading.
• Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to learn quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Environmental Supervisor to learn permitting, regulatory requirements and reporting, and reclamation.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to learn preventive and corrective maintenance, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Assist salaried staff as needed with technical problems and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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