Covia Holdings LLC

Maintenance I

LocationFort Smith, AR
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 Maintenance 1 person who will have a positive impact on the operations team at its Fort Smith AR location. Maintenance 1 position is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the maintenance of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant. This position is on rotating shifts-days, nights, weekends, and holidays 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 mine.
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 injuries immediately.

Administer all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks.

Take any other reasonable and necessary course of action to ensure no one is exposed to an unacceptable level of risk.
Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk.
Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk.



Operations:

Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors.
Operate and service equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues.

Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion. Communicate mechanical issues and concerns that affect the production process directly with the production supervisor and kiln operator as to minimize potential negative effects on production.
Able to become competent in use of computerized maintenance work order and work history software.
Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary. Work closely with Maintenance Superintendent to identify areas or equipment requiring improvement or modification to improve overall operation.

Perform plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs associated with all on-site equipment.
Fabricate new equipment or repair components for the plant’s machinery.
Cut/weld components within the plant
Complete electrical component installations.
Maintain housekeeping in the plant as required or directed.
Proactively manage equipment to ensure availability and reliability targets are met.
Assist in the planning maintenance tasks.
Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.


The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Literacy in English, both written and spoken.
High School diploma or GED.
Previous experience within plant operations (preferably mineral processing).
Previous experience in a maintenance role (at least two years).
Previous exposure to preventative maintenance strategies.
Must be able to read manuals, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Demonstrated experience in contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.


Training in the following areas will be given preference:

Experience in ball mills and kilns.
Welding and metal fabrication.
Dust collection systems and associated fans.
Industrial fluid power and pumping systems.
Mechanical drives and power transmission.
Replacing and troubleshooting electrical motors.
Industrial electricity and troubleshooting electrical control circuits.



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.


All Covia Team Members are expected to:

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.


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



An Equal Opportunity Employer


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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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