Utility Operator

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 our team at our Hephzibah, GA location. Utility Operator I is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant. The Utility Operator also backfills all operator positions within the plant for planned and unplanned absences and assists the maintenance crew as required.

- Comply with applicable MSHA Regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the site;

- Comply with provided instructions for safety and health of supervision at the site;

- Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by management;

- Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the employee, that the work and activities under the employee’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the employee or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk;

- Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and prevents damage, downtime, and quality issues. Act in a responsible manner without negligence or recklessness that might adversely affect safety and health of co-workers and production;

- Adequately fulfill responsibilities of the position to support production orders, quotas, and overall quality at the site. Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and timely manner;

- Assist with plant maintenance as required and maintain housekeeping at the site;

- Perform duties of packaging, shipping, bulk, and control room as required and directed by management;

- Perform other duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required;

- Literacy in English, both verbally and written;

- Previous experience within mining operations (preferably kaolin);

- Prior exposure to an understanding of operational equipment in kaolin;

- Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately;

- Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks;

- Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.

Commitment to Our Culture

Our 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.

- Live the Life-Saving Rules

- Build high-performing work teams

- Focus on customers

- Demonstrate a growth mindset

- Do the right thing, always

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.

- Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental

- 401K with company matching

- Disability plans and Life / AD&D

- Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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