New Graduate Trainee

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.Covia is seeking motivated and high-potential recent college graduates to join our New Graduate Trainee Program, an immersive 18-month development experience designed to build future leaders . This rotational program offers real-world, hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.Trainees will complete structured assignments in key functional areas and work closely with experienced plant leaders to develop their technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion, trainees will transition into a full-time role.The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Key AccountabilitiesRotate through 5 core functional areas: HSE, Mining/Quality, Operations & Supply Chain, Maintenance, Parts, Inventory.Participate in hands-on training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekendsContribute to daily production, maintenance, lab, and shipping activitiesSupport plant safety inspections, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement projectsComplete technical certifications (MSHA, Lean Basics)Deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impactWork collaboratively with plant operators, technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional leadersReceive quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluationsProgram DetailsDuration: 18 monthsStart Date: June 1, 2026The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mining Engineer, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, or related fieldGraduation within the last 0–2 yearsPrevious internship, co-op, or leadership experience preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to relocate and work flexible hours/shiftsHigh level of initiative, teamwork, and safety awarenessCommitment to Our CultureOur core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.All Covia Team Members Are Expected ToLive the Life-Saving RulesBuild high-performing work teamsFocus on customersDemonstrate a growth mindsetDo the right thing, alwaysBenefitsExcellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dentalPaid Time Off + Paid HolidaysDisability plans and Life / AD&DEmployee Assistance ProgramAt 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, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIND2