Intern-Process Engineer

Rio Tinto • Wilmington, DE

8d • $20 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Rio Tinto is offering a 3-month Process Engineering Summer internship at their port and refinery based in Wilmington, California. This internship provides an introduction to the dynamic mining industry, emphasizing the need for highly trained personnel to meet the growing demands for high-quality process analyses. The role involves working with processes that use chemicals, combustion systems, and operate under high pressure or high temperature, requiring careful operation and maintenance to ensure employee safety. Existing and proposed mechanical and instrumentation processes are analyzed for failure modes and evaluated for risk, with rigid controls implemented to ensure protection layers for potentially hazardous scenarios. There is an increasing demand for technical expertise at Rio Tinto Boron and other operational sites. The company utilizes advanced data and tools in automation and smart mining, offering industry-leading technical development programs that provide opportunities for career growth through a dedicated technical path. The internship is within the RTM Borates Department and involves working on multiple projects with a mix of field and office work, applying learned concepts, interfacing with operations and other groups, and collaborating with a small multidisciplinary team on the port of Los Angeles.

Requirements

• At least one year completed in Chemical, Engineering or other related field
• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Valid driving licence
• Registered student at a recognized American university
• Right to work full-time in the United States

Responsibilities

• Working on multiple projects with a mix of field and office work
• Put to practice the concepts you have learned
• Interface with operations and other groups to complete projects
• Working with a small multidisciplinary team on the port of LA

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree