Intern-Engineering

Rio TintoRio TintoPhoenix, Arizona, United States
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10/8/2026

Employment

Internship

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will catalog process instruments, develop wiring diagrams, and create data sheets for the Johnson Camp Mine. They will also document set-up configurations and provide recommendations for process improvements and re-use.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have completed at least two years of an Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering degree program. Applicants must be registered students at a recognized American university with the right to work in the United States and a valid driver's license.

Key skills

Electrical engineeringIndustrial engineeringMechanical engineeringChemical engineeringData sheetsWiring diagramsProcess instrumentationTechnical documentationAutomationSmart miningCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem solving

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Rio Tinto

Industry

Mining

Employees

40,754

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.

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Job categories

EngineeringEnergyManufacturingData & Analytics

Description

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 opportunity in Engineering based at our Johnson Camp Mine (JCM) worksite just outside Tucson, Arizona. 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, your responsibilities may involve: Catalog each process instrument. Create data sheets with both nominal and actual process information. Compile O&M manuals. Develop wiring diagrams. Create set-up drawings. Document actual set-up photographs. Assess instrument quality, configuration, and operation. Provide recommendations for future re-use and improvements. Recover the complete set of M3 manuals delivered to JCM. Develop as-built manuals covering the full process, including scale-ups. Incorporate proprietary data, diagnostic tools, and detailed functional descriptions. undefined What you’ll bring At least two years completed in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead Flexibility and autonomy Good communication skills 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 Driver’s license. What we offer A work environment where safety 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 to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community A great chance to prepare yourself to join our Graduate Development Program Where will you be working Nuton™ is an innovative Rio Tinto venture founded on extensive copper leach technology research. Although our research is vast, our ambition has been focused from our beginning – producing better copper with a smaller environmental footprint. The first commercial scale deployment of the Nuton technology is currently under construction at Gunnison’s Johnson Camp Mine located 1 hour outside Tucson, Arizona. *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. #Graduate 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 can’t do it on our own, so we’re 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 http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

Requirements

  • •Electrical engineering
  • •Industrial engineering
  • •Mechanical engineering
  • •Chemical engineering
  • •Data sheets
  • •Wiring diagrams
  • •Process instrumentation
  • •Technical documentation
  • •Automation
  • •Smart mining
  • •Communication
  • •Teamwork
  • •Leadership
  • •Problem solving

Benefits

  • •Competitive salary
  • •Relocation lump-sum
  • •Travel reimbursement

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