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 Plant Engineer who will have a positive impact on the Operations team supporting capital projects, process optimization and maintenance reliability effort the Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Blue Mountain facility.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Be a safety leader Emphasize and prioritize safety with plant personnel. Ensure safety protocols are being followed and offer ideas where safety procedures can be enhanced Collaborate with production on manufacturing processes, including identifying areas where improvements would increase safety and production Identify deficiencies and bottlenecks in Plant processes and propose solutions to improve plant performance Develop scope of work documents for plant projects Manage and lead internal projects, working with multiple departments and contractors Develop training documents and manuals for newly implemented equipment and circuits Support the Maintenance department with equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis on equipment failures Assist Engineering department with plant and equipment audits Coach hourly employees on new and existing plant processes and equipment to improve their work efficiency and knowledge Track and Monitor plant performance and KPI’s Collaborate with Engineering and Management to prioritize capital projects and spending Update plant process flowsheets and diagrams Complete annual dust collection flow audits to ensure systems are meeting requirements and recommend areas of improvement Provide operational oversight when Operations Managers are on vacation Complete other tasks as assigned Independent project-based work to identify process improvement areas and develop enhancement plans which meet all safety, environmental, operating, and market quality objectives Work with maintenance on predictive and preventative maintenance programs for all areas of the plant Lead in the process improvement of all plant functions with support of Plant Management and other Covia departments Carry out the Plant’s policies and procedures.

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field required Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering preferred 3-5 years’ experience in an Engineering position required Must possess strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Benefits:

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision Company paid Disability Insurance Company paid Life / AD&D Insurance RRSP with company contribution Vacation + Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Paid Volunteer Time

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, 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. 

Covia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace.  Please advise if you require accommodation; we will work with you to meet your needs.

 

 

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