Covia
Covia Energy Operations Internship - Summer 2025
Covia, Ottawa, Illinois, United States, 61350
Description
Covia Energy is a leading provider of high-quality proppant and logistical solutions, offering in depth industry expertise, highly reliable operations, and an extensive delivery network to diversified oil and gas markets across North America. The company supplies premium Northern White Sand from strategically located mines delivering products to all major North American shale basins through an expansive rail and terminal network. Covia Energy also provides proppant to producers throughout the Permian Basin from regional mines with close proximity to the Midland and Delaware basins.Covia Energy, located in Wedron, IL. is seeking an
Operations Intern for Summer 2025
who will have a positive impact on the Operations team. As an
Operations Intern , you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation.Key Responsibilities:Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia Energy 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 wet processing, drying, screening, and loadingWork 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 projectsPerform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited universityInterested in developing a career in OperationsExcellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsThe ability to think logically and communicate ideas with othersWillingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamicDemonstrate analytical and business skills
Covia Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Covia Energy is a leading provider of high-quality proppant and logistical solutions, offering in depth industry expertise, highly reliable operations, and an extensive delivery network to diversified oil and gas markets across North America. The company supplies premium Northern White Sand from strategically located mines delivering products to all major North American shale basins through an expansive rail and terminal network. Covia Energy also provides proppant to producers throughout the Permian Basin from regional mines with close proximity to the Midland and Delaware basins.Covia Energy, located in Wedron, IL. is seeking an
Operations Intern for Summer 2025
who will have a positive impact on the Operations team. As an
Operations Intern , you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation.Key Responsibilities:Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia Energy 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 wet processing, drying, screening, and loadingWork 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 projectsPerform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited universityInterested in developing a career in OperationsExcellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsThe ability to think logically and communicate ideas with othersWillingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamicDemonstrate analytical and business skills
Covia Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)