Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. The formation of Covia in 2018 is the most recent of many significant milestones in our shared history. Built from the merging of Fairmount Santrol and Unimin Corporation, 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 looking for a dynamic SENIOR GEOLOGIST who will have a positive impact on the MINE PLANNING AND GEOLOGY team at its OTTAWA, IL location. This position will conduct and manage field geological projects in support of the company’s mining facilities in a cost-effective manner, complete numeric geologic models and written reserve evaluations, and participate in acquisition studies as requested.

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Utilize geological expertise to conduct the required field work and complete the reports pertaining to geological reserve evaluations on COVIA lands, with all due attention given to addressing the important quality and physical parameters.
• Log and sample, as necessary, all drill holes associated with these projects in a detailed, conscientious, professional manner; and ensure that the samples are delivered safely to the laboratory.
• Evaluate the reserve potential of the assigned projects by application of all available computer software, including MineSight, and through application of sound geological science procedures. 
• Conduct quality determinations of the company’s deposits as required by means of our petrographic and binocular microscopes.
• Function as COVIA’s Qualified Person at assigned plants in terms of completion of the annual reserve statements and maintain proper documentation to support the tonnages reported for each property.
• Participate in special task forces as required, providing geological interpretation and expertise in plant expansion or reserve acquisition studies.
• Complete all required reports including drilling project status updates and annual geology plant reports in a timely manner.
• Utilize available resources to complete or to assist in the completion of hydrology investigations and environmental studies as requested.
• Initiate geological research studies at the plants to address ore-related quality control issues as requested by the General Manager MPG.
• Work independently, particularly in cases where the supervisor is not located at the same office.
• Travel extensively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years’ experience in a Geology role required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Geology required
• Master’s degree in Geology preferred
• Must possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Hexagon Mine Sight or Vulcan is a plus

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
• 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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