Summer Operations Internship: Hands-on Plant Experience

Covia; Roff (OK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Covia is seeking an Operations Intern to contribute to the Operations Team across Covia locations, including Roff, OK. The internship runs from May 17, 2027 to August 7, 2027, offering hands-on exposure to mining, grinding, drying, sampling, and quality control processes.

You will learn safety practices, support plant operations, and collaborate with supervisors to understand permitting, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field 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

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.)

Job description

Covia is seeking an Operations Intern to contribute to the Operations Team across Covia locations, including Roff, OK. The internship runs from May 17, 2027 to August 7, 2027, offering hands-on exposure to mining, grinding, drying, sampling, and quality control processes.

You will learn safety practices, support plant operations, and collaborate with supervisors to understand permitting, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.