Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II

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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.

• 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

• 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

• Industrial manufacturing and plant environments
• Exposure to electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
• Will require on‑call support or flexible scheduling based on operational needs

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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…