Process Engineer Internship Summer 2027

Covia is looking for a dynamic Intern who will have a positive impact on the Process Engineer at several of Covia’s locations.  As an Process Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Reduction project to benefit the operation.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia including PPE, MSHA regulation, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc.


• Work with the Operations Excellence Team to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.


• Work with the Continuous Improvement team on sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Reduction project and help improve the overall companies impact on the environment.


• Work with the Environmental Department to gain a basic understanding of permitting, regulatory requirements and reporting, reclamation, etc.


• Assist the Operations Excellence team as needed to address technical problems and/or projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, environmental, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university


• Interested in developing skills that promote efficiency and sustainable operations.


• 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 Locations:

• You will be traveling in this position

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

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