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Graduate Mining Engineer

Imagine. Realise. Provide for Society. Be the Progress.
Graduate Mining Engineer
 
  • Start your career and be part of our prestigious Graduate Excellence Path program
  • Varied, stimulating and fascinating work
  • Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
  • Position starting in 2020, based at Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah
 
Graduate careers rarely impact everyday life. But at Rio Tinto, your innovation will deliver the building blocks humankind relies on. Like the copper in our cars. The iron in our buildings. And the salt that seasons our meals. This is complex work that calls for natural leadership and the ability to quickly develop new skills. Work that thrives from creative thinking and demands astute environmental stewardship. Work that ultimately shapes society and drives human progress.
 
Our Program
At Rio Tinto, you’ll have the flexibility, choice and freedom to be yourself and direct your career. Our Graduate Excellence Path gives you the perfect start: an opportunity to immediately get to grips with real work, develop your technical expertise and start a legacy that improves life for millions globally.
 
In fact, as well as experience in your chosen field, you can expect: 
  • A comprehensive training program that gives you the tools to excel and progress
  •  A diverse and highly inclusive team culture that encourages collaboration across geographies, commodities, disciplines and markets
  • Access to industry-leading professionals who’ll nurture your talent and help to fast track your career path
  • Exposure to innovative projects and technology that propel mining into the digital age
  •  A wide selection of digital learning materials and world-class leadership content available to boost professional growth and development
 
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for exceptional graduates with degrees in Mining Engineering who want to learn and make an impact. Ambitious personalities with the gravitas to inspire colleagues and the curiosity and analytical mind to challenge the status quo.
 
So if you're on track to graduate in 2020 or have completed your studies within the last two years, we encourage you to apply.
 
About the role
As a Graduate Mining Engineer, your role will involve advising and planning on appropriate support systems, processes and equipment for safe and environmentally sound extraction activities.
 
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices
 
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
 
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminum and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
 
Click here to watch more about our pioneering business and how we partner for human progress.
 
Be the progress. Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. This role will be under local terms contract and requires to have the right to work in US.
 
Applications are open until October 6th*
 
*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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