Graduate - Mechanical Engineering

• Join 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
• Start your career and be part of our prestigious Global Graduate Development Program

We are hiring a Graduate Mechanical Engineer starting in 2021. The position will be based in Boron, California. In this role, you will be involved in the planning, design, installation, testing and maintenance of tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Our Global Graduate Program is a two-year learning journey designed to set you up for a successful and long career with Rio Tinto. The program offers comprehensive training, exposure to innovative projects and technology, a wide selection of digital learning materials with world-class leadership content, as well as industry-leading professionals who'll nurture your talent and help fast track your career. Not to mention you'll be part of a highly diverse and inclusive team culture that encourages collaboration across geographies, commodities, fields and markets.
What you'll bring

• A pioneering spirit and alignment to our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Excellence
• Curious mind, a willingness to learn, and make an impact, and challenge the status quo
• Bachelor or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

What's on offer
Our global Graduate Development Program is designed to prepare the leaders of the future through a series of engaging, progressive and future skills activities. These include: individual coaching and mentoring sessions, online learning experiences with your peers from around the world, and opportunities to build networks with graduate peers, business leaders and technical experts across our value chain.

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution
• Generous 401k matching program
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

If you have completed your studies within the last two years (2019, 2020) or if you are working towards graduation in Spring 2021, we encourage you to apply.
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living. We seek to create mutual value by managing our own business risks and interest alongside those of our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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 2021 Graduate Program close October 4, 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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All progress begins with pioneers at Rio Tinto, it begins with you.