Intern GeologistExploration summer 2026
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If you want to drive real change we have just the place to do it. Our Graduate Development Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our team to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal - to create a better tomorrow.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are offering a 3-month internship opportunity in Geology / Exploration in Rio Tinto Exploration in Salt Lake City Utah. We are an open connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Working in a challenging and exciting environment you will:
- Gain exposure to a range of activities taken on by the Geology team such as field geologic mapping core logging sampling and data analysis and geologic modelling.
- Be involved in a dynamic team and operation that will allow you to be exposed to and gain valuable hands-on experience to greenfields exploration projects in the United States.
What youll bring
- At least one year completed in a Geology/Geoscience program or other related field
- Leadership skills eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
- Flexibility and autonomy
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Valid driving licence
*To be eligible you must have the right to work full-time in the United States.
What we offer
- A work environment wheresafety is always the number one priority
- A competitive salary
- A relocation lump-sum offered for students (for eligible students)
- Reimburse 1-time travel to and from your work site (for eligible students)
- Ambitious exciting and rewarding experience
- Opportunity tobuild relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community
- A great chance to prepare yourself to joinourGraduate Development Program
Where will you be working
Rio Tinto continues to explore minerals like those that are found in therich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine in broader Salt Lake City UT and surrounding states. Recognized as pioneers and leaders in the industrial minerals industry for quality supply reliability and technical support we are proud to help make modern life work.
Next steps
Theres no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts with a graduate or vacation role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.
Please note in order to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there is enough applicants therefore if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit for more information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.
