Intern Hydrogeologist
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
If you want to drive real change we have just the place to do it. Our Internship Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our leading global company 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 opportunityas aHydrogeologistatRio Tinto Kennecottin 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 developmentprogramsthat are industry-leading andrecognizethe 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 ina challenging and exciting environment you will be:
Contribute to the development and execution of dewatering and depressurization strategies
Maintaining safety cost and performance standards
Planning and budgeting for drilling and well installation operations & day-to-day activities.
Whatyoullbring
At least one year completedEnvironmental ScienceHydrologyor any other related field
Leadership skills eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
Flexibility and autonomy
Good communicationskills and ability to work in a team
*To be eligible you must be a registered student at a recognized American university have the right to work full-time in the United States and have a valid Drivers license.
What we offer
A work environment wheresafety is always the number one priority
A competitive salary
A relocationlump-sumoffered for students (for eligible students)
Reimburse 1-time travel to and from your work site (for eligible students)
Ambitiousexcitingand 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
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation including a concentrator smelter and refinerylocatedjust outside Salt Lake City Utah in the United States. We produce copper precious metals including gold and silver molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the worldcomprisingapproximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as thereisenough applicants therefore if you are interested in applying for this vacancy pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
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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.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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.
