Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and materials solutions for industrial and energy markets. Its legacy includes numerous achievements across various industries and a track record of success built on strategic partnerships. Our ability to deliver the right product, at the right place, and at the right time is unmatched. Equally strong is our commitment to building relationships that drive our customers’ success. Quality and innovation are the foundation of Covia; yet our true strength lies in our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals who transform natural minerals into solutions designed for our customers. Each team member has the valuable opportunity to shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the communities where we live and work. Covia is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) in our workplace, business relationships, and communities. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone feels included and engaged. We seek to connect our employees and create spaces where they can contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to advance Covia’s growth objectives. Empowering every individual to bring their best authentic self forward is a core pillar of our values and culture. Covia is seeking a **Ceramic Technician**, who will have a positive impact on the **Analytical Services** team for our **Central Laboratory** located in **Santa Catarina, Nuevo León**. In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform and interpret physical analyses on industrial mineral samples, intermediate products, and finished products for the ceramic industry, based on internal policies and procedures as well as laboratory manuals, to ensure timely and reliable delivery of required customer data and information. **The selected candidate will have the following key responsibilities:** * Conduct ceramic tests and chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, in accordance with established procedures and technical specifications. * Characterize ceramic raw materials, fillers, and plant products by comparing results against technical requirements and customer needs. * Prepare, reduce, preserve, and sample representative materials—including non-conforming products and reference samples—and coordinate shipments to external laboratories when applicable. * Operate, calibrate, and verify analytical and laboratory equipment (pH meter, atomic absorption spectrometer, X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, sieves, analytical balances, and bulk balances), ensuring result reliability. * Prepare and document technical reports and quality certificates, recording methodology, results, deviations, and conclusions from performed analyses. * Verify validity, storage conditions, and proper use of reagents, standards, and laboratory materials, complying with safety and hygiene standards. * Interpret results, identify deviations versus specifications, and promptly communicate relevant findings to respective departments. * Strictly comply with safety standards, chemical handling protocols, and internal laboratory guidelines. **Minimum qualifications required for the selected candidate:** * Industrial Chemical Engineering degree **(degree and professional license mandatory)** * **+2 years** of experience in ceramic materials analysis and interpretation * **Knowledge of ceramic materials** **What we offer:** * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. * Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization. * An inclusive culture aligned with Covia’s values. * An organization that ensures fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory processes. IND2