Intern - Environmental Scientist

· 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

About the role

We are offering an Environmental Scientist internship at our site based in Superior, Arizona. This opportunity will allow you to identify and manage environment related risks. You will be involved in reactive and proactive activities including reporting, investigations and establishing best practice.

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

What you'll bring

· At least one year completed in Environmental Sciences or any other related field

· Safety mindset

· 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 license

What's on offer

· A work environment where 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

· A great chance to prepare yourself to join our Graduate Development Program

Where you will be working

Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life. The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper will continue underground development, conduct extensive drilling and orebody testing, plus maintain the permitting and public engagement process.

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.

Applications for our Summer 2021 internships close October 12, 2020.

Please note, in order to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible

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