Covia Corporation is North America's leading industrial mineral producer and a technology partner to a diverse customer base. Our silica, high purity quartz, feldspar, nepheline syenite, calcium carbonate, clay, kaolin, lime and limestone products are the fundamental building blocks of nearly every industrial and manufacturing process.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our employees. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Engineering Intern who will have a positive impact on the operations team at its Blue Mountain, Ontario location. As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in assigned projects to benefit the operation. 

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia including PPE, OHSA regulations, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc. Work with the Process Engineering Team and learn plant processes, sampling techniques, Tromp curve generation, etc. Work with the Process Engineering Team to gain a basic understanding of grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading. Work with the Process Engineering Team to gain a basic understanding of quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, continuous improvement, basic engineering studies etc. Complete monitoring duties in accordance with regulatory requirements. Focus on noise reduction initiatives, audits, and data collection. Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful incumbent will have the following 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 Engineering 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

 Internship Location:

Blue Mountain Plant- Havelock, Ontario, Canada

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer