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 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

 

Minimum 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

 

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.