Summer Operations Intern: Mining & Minerals Plant

Covia; Fort Smith (AR); Presencial; USD 8000 - 10.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Covia invites engineering students to join as an Operations Intern at Fort Smith, AR, gaining hands-on exposure to plant operations and safety practices. You will work with Mine and Plant Supervisors to learn core processes and participate in an assigned project benefiting operations.

The internship runs May 17, 2027 – August 7, 2027, offering practical experience across safety, mining, processing, quality control, and environmental compliance, while developing analytics and teamwork skills in a

Formación

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think logically and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and apply Covia safety principles including PPE and MSHA regulations.
• Gain understanding of mining processes (drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling).
• Learn grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading with plant leadership.
• Understand quality control, data management, and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Understand permitting, regulatory requirements, and reclamation with Environmental Supervisor.
• Assist maintenance, purchasing, scheduling, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support salaried staff to address technical problems and participate in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Educación

Engineering degree candidate

Descripción del empleo

Covia invites engineering students to join as an Operations Intern at Fort Smith, AR, gaining hands-on exposure to plant operations and safety practices. You will work with Mine and Plant Supervisors to learn core processes and participate in an assigned project benefiting operations.

The internship runs May 17, 2027 – August 7, 2027, offering practical experience across safety, mining, processing, quality control, and environmental compliance, while developing analytics and teamwork skills in a