Utility Operator I

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 Utility Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Fort Smith, AR location. The Utility Operator is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant equipment to produce quality product. This position works on rotating shifts (3 days on & 3 days off) and is a Safety Sensitive Position/Job.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Safety

• 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 facility.
• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons.
• Accept personal responsibility for your own safety by working to maintain a safe work environment and evaluating all tasks utilizing the Covia SLAM (Stop, Look, Analyze, Manage) risk protocol. Report all near miss incidents, unsafe acts, or situations and injures immediately.
• Administer all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks.
• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others.
• Not do anything willfully or recklessly that might adversely affect the health and safety of fellow employees or visitors at the operation.

Operations

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisor or team lead.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and maintains product quality.
• Physical manual labor including shoveling, sweeping, carrying material, as well as the climbing of ladders will be part of the daily required work.

• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, bucket elevators, ball mill, belt and pneumatic conveyors, dust collectors, kiln, screens, and so forth.
• Monitor all equipment in the plant, such as temperature, pressures, amperes, etc. and interpret data, charts, and instruments to make process adjustments as needed.
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion.
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary.
• Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the facility. Communicate findings of daily shift inspections to Production Supervisor and Kiln Operators as to allow for a consistent and full understanding of production line conditions.
• Ensure material flows through process to product bins and tanks.
• Collect and process raw material and product samples, record and report results, and change operating parameters as required or directed.
• Safely move, switch, offload, and load rail cars via Track Mobile.
• Safely move, offload, and load trucks. Trucks being loaded will be loaded on the truck scale requiring accurate weighing and bill of lading preparation for transport.
• Safely operate forklifts.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas by use of a handheld shovel and broom.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Kiln or ball mill operations experience will be given preference.
• Experience in heavy industry, mineral processing, or manufacturing will be given preference.
• Demonstrated experience contributing within a production/operations team to deliver against set targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and health with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.
• Ability to operate computer programs as required.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)