Intern - Geology / Exploration

Rio Tinto Exploration|Salt Lake City, UT

Summer 2027Internship

Geology/Exploration

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 a3-month internship opportunity inGeology /ExplorationinRioTinto Explorationbased out ofSalt 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 ina challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Gain exposure to a range of activities taken on by the Geology team such asfieldgeologic 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 togreenfieldsexploration projects in the United States.

Whatyou’llbring

• At least one year completed inaGeology/Geoscienceprogramorotherrelated 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 Driver’s license.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety 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)

• Ambitious,excitingand rewarding experience

• Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community

• A great chance to prepare yourself to join ourGraduate Development Program 

Where will you be working

Rio Tinto continues to explore minerals like those that are found in the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine in broader Salt Lake City,UTand 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.

*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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