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 Engineering Manager who will have a positive impact on the Engineering & Operations teams at our Wedron, IL facility. As an Engineering Manager, you will provide mineral processing design, analysis and engineering services to Operations and perform process optimization studies to decrease cost, improve yield, recovery, and quality. You will also have accountability for the reliability of Covia's processing equipment by partnering with plant leadership and utilizing data from multiple sources to improve operating outcomes.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Working with site leadership to support Covia's Operations Management System with objectives that include:
  • Improving Operations & Maintenance work effectiveness and efficiencies
  • Providing the tools and approaches needed by teams to deliver
  • Assisting to identify systems to support equipment availability and loss prevention

• Ensure EHS compliance and adherence to internal standards for safe and sustainable operations.
• Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel.
• Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.
• Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.
• Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments.
• Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.

• Determine best maintenance practices for plant specific pieces of equipment and/or equipment types.
• Work with site personnel to implement and maintain Condition-based /Predictive maintenance strategies for our critical equipment classes.

• Advocates on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success.
• Maintains high level expertise in their field or sector.
• Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
• Collaborates with other team leaders and departments.
• Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Travel Requirements 10%, mainly for training and company-wide meetings
• Collaborate with cross functional and interdependent departments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years' professional experience in engineering. Network related certifications are strongly desired Bachelor's or equivalent degree in an Engineering discipline

• Preference given to candidates with experience in mineral processing, bulk material handling systems, or heavy industry

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others required including process operations, technical specialists, site operators, contractors, supply chain and other functions
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of position required
• A passion for innovative concepts that can transform the business

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• 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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