Kitimat - Summer 2023 Internship Chemical/Process Engineering
What's your passion? Is it to think up sustainable solutions? Push A.I. forward? Or supporting local communities? Whatever your passion is, we believe that the best ideas come from bringing together different perspectives. That's why Rio Tinto's graduate program brings together people from different background to work toward a common goal: to make our future better. Do you want to drive change? It's time to come together and create tomorrow with a graduate role at Rio Tinto.
About the role
We are offering a 4-month internship opportunity in Process Engineering in Kitimat, BC at our Rio Tinto Aluminium group facility.
Our internship in Process Engineering will allow you to contribute as part of our team of technical experts ensuring a stable operation that is producing aluminium to the highest internationally recognized standard for responsible environmental, social and governance practices.
It is an opportunity to gain the first-hand experience and translate from the books what it means to be an engineer in the resources sector.
In this role you will be responsible for:
What you'll bring
*To be eligible, you must return to school the semester following the internship period and have the right to work full-time in Canada.
What we offer
Where will you be working
Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminum product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminum smelters, producing aluminum with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.
Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.
To learn more about our Aluminum Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers -generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium -the world's first to be certified 'responsible' -helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Every Voice Matters
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
Next steps...
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 as there is enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.
About the role
We are offering a 4-month internship opportunity in Process Engineering in Kitimat, BC at our Rio Tinto Aluminium group facility.
Our internship in Process Engineering will allow you to contribute as part of our team of technical experts ensuring a stable operation that is producing aluminium to the highest internationally recognized standard for responsible environmental, social and governance practices.
It is an opportunity to gain the first-hand experience and translate from the books what it means to be an engineer in the resources sector.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the processing operations by maintaining and optimizing industrial processes and performance related to safety, costs, customers and regulation compliance
- Initiating, developing and implementing projects to improve business capacity and process efficiency
What you'll bring
- At least one year completed in Process, Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree or any other related field
- Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
- Analytical mindset
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Valid driving license
*To be eligible, you must return to school the semester following the internship period and have the right to work full-time in Canada.
What we offer
- 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
Where will you be working
Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminum product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminum smelters, producing aluminum with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.
Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.
To learn more about our Aluminum Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers -generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium -the world's first to be certified 'responsible' -helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Every Voice Matters
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
Next steps...
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 as there is enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.