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 highly motivated, skilled individual to fill the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Nephton facility.

The candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and job requirements.
• Performs duties with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, and equipment reliability.
• Work both in a shop and field environment
• Work in a team environment with both co-workers and contractors as needed.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing Cat and John Deer Equipment
• Proficiency with general computer skills required to navigate diagnostic software as well as the site CMMS.
• Perform Preventative and Predictive maintenance activities on site heavy equipment.
• Inspects and examines equipment for defects and causes of failure
• Provides recommendations for equipment maintenance improvement to reduce equipment downtime and increase equipment reliability.
• Make decisions based on measurable information including acceptable tolerances.
• Weld, braze, solder and cut proficiently.
• Assists in the development of accurate equipment Bill of Materials
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic journeyman ticket is required.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• Pension Plan
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize 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, age, disability, 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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