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About the role
We are offering a 3-month Geometallurgical intern summer internship at Rio Tinto Kennecott based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Geometallurgical Intern would join the Kennecott Technical Services team. Reporting to the Senior Mineralogist, this role would provide critical support in the effort to ensure the integrity and availability of ore body information related to throughput, recovery, and concentrate quality - both in the ore body and stockpiles. This role is highly multidisciplinary and will work with teams across the full value stream to maximize benefit and minimize risks as it relates to the ore body.
What you'll bring
What's on offer
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
About us
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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- Get real work experience at one of the largest mining and metal companies in the world, focused on safety and inclusion
- Work with the newest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
- Summer 2023 internship
- The success of this role will influence future mining projects at RTK
- Excellent opportunity for career development of technical expertise in a major Metro Area - Salt Lake City
About the role
We are offering a 3-month Geometallurgical intern summer internship at Rio Tinto Kennecott based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Geometallurgical Intern would join the Kennecott Technical Services team. Reporting to the Senior Mineralogist, this role would provide critical support in the effort to ensure the integrity and availability of ore body information related to throughput, recovery, and concentrate quality - both in the ore body and stockpiles. This role is highly multidisciplinary and will work with teams across the full value stream to maximize benefit and minimize risks as it relates to the ore body.
- Interact with Geologists, Mine Planners, Metallurgists, Lab Personnel, and others to understand ore characteristics and performance in downstream plants.
- Learn sampling methods in a concentrator and work with data interpretation
- Support the collection of various samples to be analyzed and metallurgically tested
- Support the geomet team on special projects as required
What you'll bring
- At least one year completed in a Bachelor or Master's of Science Degree in Geology, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with basic data analysis
- Understanding of geologic data (lithology, mineralization, alteration, etc.) and metallurgical data (recovery, throughput) is preferred
- Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
- Safety mindset
What's on offer
- A work environment were safety is always the number one priority
- A competitive salary
- A relocation stipend and assistance for eligible candidates
- Ambitious, exciting and rewarding experience
- Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
About us
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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