Process Engineer Internship Summer 2026

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 looking for a dynamic

who will have a positive impact on the

at several of Covia’s locations. As a

, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant.

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

- Work with the Process Engineer Team to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.

- Assist the Process Engineer 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.

- Live the Life-Saving Rules

- Build high-performing work teams

- Focus on customers

- Demonstrate a growth mindset

- Do the right thing, always

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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