About the role#
This is a 3-month engineering internship based at the Johnson Camp Mine near Tucson, Arizona. You will work with a technical team to document processes and improve instrumentation at the site.
What you'll do#
- Catalog process instruments and create data sheets with nominal and actual information.
- Compile O&M manuals and recover the M3 manual set.
- Develop wiring diagrams and set-up drawings.
- Document set-up with photographs.
- Assess instrument quality, configuration, and operation.
- Provide recommendations for future improvements and re-use.
- Create as-built manuals for the process, including scale-ups.
- Incorporate proprietary data, diagnostic tools, and functional descriptions into documentation.
What you'll need#
- At least two years of completed coursework in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Enrollment as a student at a recognized American university.
- Legal right to work full-time in the United States.
- A valid Driver’s license.
- Leadership skills and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work with autonomy and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Johnson Camp Mine, Tucson, Arizona.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This position is paid and includes a relocation lump-sum and travel reimbursement for eligible students.
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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