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 Quality Control/Health & Safety Technician who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Junction City, GA location.  As a Quality Control/Health & Safety Technician, you will report to and assist the Environmental, Health & Safety/ Quality Supervisor (EHS/QC Supervisor) administer, monitor and ensure compliance of the Company’s Safety, Health and Quality Control programs at the Junction City site. 

 

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

 Safety Responsibilities

Adhere to, comply with, and assist the Environmental, Safety, and Quality departments manage all MSHA safety rules, regulations and Covia specific requirements. Assist the Environmental, Safety, and Quality departments develop, facilitate, implement, train and manage the health and safety system which will meet or exceed all aforementioned regulatory requirements. Participate in a regular area inspection program and Behavior Based Safety (BBS) observation system that involves all employees at the plant. Assist in conducting industrial hygiene sampling and testing; this includes dust sampling, noise sampling, and ergonomic studies. Assist with environmental inspections and reporting, and act as back-up on monitoring and compliance to Environmental Coordinator. Recommend changes in plant procedures or policy as needed to improve the health and safety or quality program for all employees. 

Quality Responsibilities

Run daily quality control samples and record and save all test results. Perform instrument calibration according to the prescribed schedule. Prepare and ship monthly composites to the corporate lab. Prepare and ship sample requests as necessary. Assist the Environmental, Safety, and Quality departments in the implementation of the Quality Implementation Program (QIP). Prepare customer reports and compile necessary data as requested.

 

This is a night shift position with a preferred schedule of 7pm - 3am. Specific hours have some flexibility based on preference. Overtime and other shifts as necessary Other duties as assigned

  

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or higher in applicable field preferred but not required. If no college degree is present, then incumbent must have a minimum of five (3) years’ relevant experience experience in Health and Safety and or Quality/laboratory work at a mining or manufacturing facility. MSHA Part 46 or 48 Training Certification and/or previous exposure to surface and dredge mining with aggregates in a plant environment a plus. Proficient in Word, Excel and knowledge database systems. Strong experience in industrial/mining safety and health programs and or quality programs.

 

 

Benefits:

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching Vacation + Paid Holidays Disability, Life / AD&D 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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