Mining Engineering Intern: Plan, Optimize, Collaborate

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Travel reimbursement

Graduate program prep

Competitive salary

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah offers a 3-month Mining Engineering internship. Interns will support mine planning, scheduling, and data-driven design decisions within a global, safety-focused operation.

You will gain hands-on experience through collaboration with Operations, Engineers, and Contractors while applying planning tools to create optimal mine designs and schedules.

Qualifications

• At least one year completed in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Good communication and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mine planning and scheduling to develop safe, achievable plans.
• Present mine plans to stakeholders using presentations and documents.
• Coordinate with Contractors and support project safety, cost and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Flexibility

Education

Mining Engineering coursework

Tools

Mine planning tools

Job description

Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah offers a 3-month Mining Engineering internship. Interns will support mine planning, scheduling, and data-driven design decisions within a global, safety-focused operation.

You will gain hands-on experience through collaboration with Operations, Engineers, and Contractors while applying planning tools to create optimal mine designs and schedules.