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Covia responsibly provides mineral 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
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician II
who will have a positive impact on our team at our Hephzibah, GA location. The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and implementing electrical power circuits, control systems, and instrumentation used in industrial manufacturing and plant operations. This role supports the reliability and performance of equipment across compressor stations, pump stations, production facilities, and measurement systems. The person in this role is also required to perform routine maintenance tasks as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power circuits and equipment
Maintain and support control, automation, electronic, and pneumatic systems
Program, maintain, and modify programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in manufacturing and assembly line processes
Support instrumentation and measurement systems critical to plant operations
Collaborate with process technicians, maintenance technicians, engineers, operations and contract partners to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
Operational Support
Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor
Provide operational support as needed to meet business and production requirements
Backfill operations personnel when required due to business or operational needs
Proactively assist operations personnel in daily activities to achieve organizational objectives
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing and plant environments
Exposure to electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
Will require on‑call support or flexible scheduling based on operational needs
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Industrial Automation preferred
Certification or coursework in PLC programming, electrical safety, or industrial instrumentation is highly desirable
Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location
Experience
Proven experience as an E&I Technician, Maintenance Technician, or similar role in industrial or manufacturing environments
Hands‑on experience with electrical systems, control systems, automation, and instrumentation
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and related HMI/SCADA systems
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of electrical circuits, control systems, and instrumentation
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings
Experience with pneumatic and electronic equipment
Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and process automation
Soft Skills
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineers, and contractors
Good communication skills to document and record maintenance and programming activities
Proactive, safety‑conscious, and detail‑oriented
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 mineral 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
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Mining, and Oil and Gas
Location: Hephzibah, GA
Salary: $70,000.00-$100,000.00
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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II
role at
Covia
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II
role at
Covia
Covia responsibly provides mineral 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
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician II
who will have a positive impact on our team at our Hephzibah, GA location. The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and implementing electrical power circuits, control systems, and instrumentation used in industrial manufacturing and plant operations. This role supports the reliability and performance of equipment across compressor stations, pump stations, production facilities, and measurement systems. The person in this role is also required to perform routine maintenance tasks as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power circuits and equipment
Maintain and support control, automation, electronic, and pneumatic systems
Program, maintain, and modify programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in manufacturing and assembly line processes
Support instrumentation and measurement systems critical to plant operations
Collaborate with process technicians, maintenance technicians, engineers, operations and contract partners to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
Operational Support
Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor
Provide operational support as needed to meet business and production requirements
Backfill operations personnel when required due to business or operational needs
Proactively assist operations personnel in daily activities to achieve organizational objectives
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing and plant environments
Exposure to electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
Will require on‑call support or flexible scheduling based on operational needs
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Industrial Automation preferred
Certification or coursework in PLC programming, electrical safety, or industrial instrumentation is highly desirable
Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location
Experience
Proven experience as an E&I Technician, Maintenance Technician, or similar role in industrial or manufacturing environments
Hands‑on experience with electrical systems, control systems, automation, and instrumentation
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and related HMI/SCADA systems
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of electrical circuits, control systems, and instrumentation
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings
Experience with pneumatic and electronic equipment
Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and process automation
Soft Skills
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineers, and contractors
Good communication skills to document and record maintenance and programming activities
Proactive, safety‑conscious, and detail‑oriented
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 mineral 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
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Mining, and Oil and Gas
Location: Hephzibah, GA
Salary: $70,000.00-$100,000.00
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