Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE.  We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives.  Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Mechanic 3 who will have a positive impact on our team at our Marston, NC location.  The Maintenance Mechanic 3 is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple maintenance disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant.

 The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Safety: Perform each and every job in a safe and timely manner.  A pre-job safety discussion is mandated before any major maintenance task is undertaken.  During these pre-job discussions, all the steps of the procedure will be outlined to every person involved along with any safety concerns.  This is to minimize any unanticipated problems during the task. Conduct Last Minute Risk Assessment prior to beginning a task. Preventative Maintenance: Ability to perform all preventative maintenance as needed in the plant to include familiarization with oils and greases (arbors, bearings, reducers, motors) replacement and disposal, pinch valve boots, change/repack glands on pumps, plumbing, patching, and v-belt changing; Conveyors: Ability to work on all aspects of belt conveyors, bucket elevators and screw conveyors to include bearings, pulleys, belt splicing, and rollers. Drive Mechanisms: Ability to work on and replace sheaves and pulleys, chain and sprockets, reducers, motors, motor bearings, shafts, couplings, arbors (pump, scrubber, conditioner), etc.  Able to align motor shafts, couplings, or shafts. Pumps and Blowers: Ability to replace all wear surfaces in all type pumps and blowers to include liners, impellers, fans, wear sleeves, shafts, and bearings. Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose mechanical or equipment failure to include burnt up motor, blown fuse, seized bearing, excessive wear, or any other mechanical failure. Welding: Ability to choose the proper rod and weld in multiple positions on different types of metal and varying thickness.  Ability to work from blueprints and fabricate items as needed.  Be very adept at using a cutting torch.  Includes the use of dial indicators, venires, calipers, micrometers and TPM equipment. Housekeeping and safety, and other informational meetings, including related activities (Natural work team, and WHC). Work productively and ability to arrange priorities. Understand the plant's basic flow sheet as well as the operation and purpose of each type of equipment. Operate the Bobcat, loaders and/or crane properly and safely. Selecting the proper lifting equipment and utilize the proper rigging hand signals. Familiar with the care and proper safe use, nomenclature and selection of tools and materials used in maintenance. Filing, reaming, tapping, drilling, pipe fitting and other benchwork activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required. Literacy in English, both verbally and written. Read and understand parts schematic and blueprints for maintenance fabrication and ordering/replacement of parts. Previous experience within mining operations, preference given to sand mining Prior exposure to an understanding of operational equipment Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.

 

**Please note that we require all new hires to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with a vaccine protocol that has been approved for use (whether on an emergency basis or otherwise) by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).  Any new hire who cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a health condition or a sincerely held religious belief will have the opportunity to seek an accommodation, in compliance with applicable laws.

Benefits:

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching Vacation + Paid Holidays Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances Employee Assistance Program 

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.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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