Plant Engineer

About the role

Covia is seeking a dynamic Plant Engineer for the Junction City Plant located in Junction City, GA. This role plays a crucial part in the Operations team and focuses on safety, process improvement, and customer success.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety leader: Emphasize and prioritize safety with plant personnel. Ensure safety protocols are followed and offer ideas for enhancing safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production on manufacturing processes: Identify areas for improvement that increase both safety and production.
• Identify deficiencies and bottlenecks: Propose solutions to improve plant performance and manage and lead internal projects involving multiple departments and contractors.
• Develop scope of work documents: Create training documents and manuals for new equipment and circuits.
• Support the Maintenance department: Troubleshoot equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis.
• Coach hourly employees: Improve work efficiency and knowledge through coaching on new and existing plant processes and equipment.
• Track and monitor plant performance: Track and monitor plant performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with Engineering and Management: Prioritize capital projects and spending, update process flowsheets and diagrams, and complete annual dust collection flow audits.
• Lead process improvement: Develop enhancement plans that meet all safety, environmental, operating, and market quality objectives.
• Contribute to the Plant’s policies and procedures: Carry out the Plant’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or mining engineering preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in an Engineering position required.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Covia’s core values: Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage.
• Ability to live the Life-Saving Rules and demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Experience in a similar role or relevant industry.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Advancement opportunities.
• A full range of benefits including:
• Excellent healthcare benefits – medical, vision, dental.
• 401K with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Disability plans and life/AD&D.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.