Operations Intern - Summer 2027 (Plant & Mining Experience)

Covia; Tamms (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Covia is seeking a dynamic Operations Intern to support the Operations Team across several locations, with hands-on exposure to mining-plant operations and an assigned project to improve operations. The internship runs from May 17, 2027 to August 7, 2027 and offers real-world experience in safety, process understanding, and teamwork.

You will collaborate with Mine, Plant, QC, Environmental, and Maintenance leaders to learn drilling, grinding, flotation, quality control, permitting, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
• Interested in developing a career in Operations
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
• 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

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Engineering degree (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical)

Job description

Covia is seeking a dynamic Operations Intern to support the Operations Team across several locations, with hands-on exposure to mining-plant operations and an assigned project to improve operations. The internship runs from May 17, 2027 to August 7, 2027 and offers real-world experience in safety, process understanding, and teamwork.

You will collaborate with Mine, Plant, QC, Environmental, and Maintenance leaders to learn drilling, grinding, flotation, quality control, permitting, and