About the role#
The Operational Readiness Intern will join the ELYSIS team to support the deployment of the ELYSIS Technology Demonstration Plant (UDTE) project. You will work in collaboration with the Operational Readiness Support (ORS) team to assist our client, Rio Tinto, during the commissioning and startup phases of this groundbreaking aluminum smelting technology.
What you'll do#
- Apply Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) principles by maintaining a positive Zero by Choice mindset.
- Support the client during the commissioning of equipment specific to ELYSIS technology and during cell start-up sequences.
- Participate in troubleshooting activities and communicate improvement opportunities back to the ELYSIS team.
- Assist with plant commissioning while ensuring equipment reliability and assessing technical risks.
- Document ORS team activities at the client site to support lessons learned and improve the team service offering.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least two years of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- An uncompromising commitment to working safely and protecting ELYSIS intellectual property.
- Excellent initiative, resourcefulness, and autonomy.
- A strong interest in new technologies.
- Proficiency in spoken and written French, with basic knowledge of English.
- Interest in working in regional locations.
- Customer service experience or previous industrial internship experience are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Jonquière, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Duration: 16 weeks.
- Work Modality: On-site in an industrial environment.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a mining company founded in 1873. It extracts and processes metals and minerals including iron ore, aluminum, copper, borates, and titanium. These materials support the production of steel, electronics, and infrastructure. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in London. It employs more than 10,000 people.
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