Operations Intern - Summer 2027 (Plant & Mining)

Covia; Marston (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Covia invites applications for an Operations Intern to learn across our plant operations in multiple locations, including Marston, NC. The internship runs May 17, 2027 - August 7, 2027, offering hands-on exposure to safety, mining processes, grinding and quality control under experienced supervision.

Candidates are pursuing an Engineering degree and seek a career in Operations. Strong communication, analytic, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this collaborative program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, or related field) from an accredited university.
• Interested in developing a career in Operations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to think logically and communicate ideas clearly.
• Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic.
• Demonstrate analytical and business skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical)

Job description

Covia invites applications for an Operations Intern to learn across our plant operations in multiple locations, including Marston, NC. The internship runs May 17, 2027 - August 7, 2027, offering hands-on exposure to safety, mining processes, grinding and quality control under experienced supervision.

Candidates are pursuing an Engineering degree and seek a career in Operations. Strong communication, analytic, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this collaborative program.