Early-Career Engineer: 18-Month Rotational Trainee

Covia; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with company matching

Paid Time Off

Disability/Life & AD&D

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covia invites recent graduates to its New Graduate Trainee Program, an 18-month immersive development path designed to cultivate future leaders across our U.S. plant network.

Trainees gain hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain, with structured assignments and mentorship from experienced leaders. Upon completion, participants transition into full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Graduation within the last 0-2 years.
• Previous internship, co-op, or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate and work flexible hours/shifts.
• High level of initiative, teamwork, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through 5 core functional areas: HSE, Mining/Quality, Operations & Supply Chain, Maintenance, Parts, Inventory.
• Participate in hands-on training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Contribute to daily production, maintenance, lab, and shipping activities.
• Support plant safety inspections, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement projects.
• Complete technical certifications (MSHA, Lean Basics).
• Deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impact.
• Work collaboratively with plant operators, technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional leaders.
• Receive quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Willingness to relocate

Initiative & teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexible hours/shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Covia invites recent graduates to its New Graduate Trainee Program, an 18-month immersive development path designed to cultivate future leaders across our U.S. plant network.

Trainees gain hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain, with structured assignments and mentorship from experienced leaders. Upon completion, participants transition into full-time roles.