Intern – Hydrologist

If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our Internship Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our leading global company to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto, we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal – to create a better tomorrow. 

About the role 

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are offering a 3-month internship opportunity in Hydrology in Rio Tinto’s Resolution Copper site in Superior, Arizona.

This role is located within the Tailings & Hydrology team at Resolution and provides baseline monitoring data of groundwater levels, pore pressures, stream flows, dewatering data, and other hydrological/hydrogeological data.  These data are critical for monitoring site water risks, potential impacts to surrounding receptors, design of water management systems, and ensuring operational efficiencies of water management systems.

Reporting to the Superintendent Hydrogeology and other members of the Tailings and Hydrology Team, your key responsibility will be to assist the team with the collection and processing of hydrological data to verify that the data is accurate and readily available to all stakeholders relying on hydrological/hydrogeological data.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.  We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

• Measurement of water levels in wells using manual reel-type sounders and by downloading water levels from data loggers
• Installation of new water level loggers in wells or streams
• Installation of telemetry systems
• Collection of groundwater samples from the underground mine
• Calibration of field water quality instruments
• Entry of hydrological data into the times-series database
• Processing and performing QA/QC of time-series data
• Hydrological and safety inspections of hydrological field activities performed by contractors

What you’ll bring

• Currently enrolled in a related field (hydrology, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geological/geotechnical/environmental engineering)

• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• A desire to learn and apply hydrology principles and analysis
• Ability to work with supervision
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Physical ability to hike in and out of steep canyons with a backpack
• Physical ability to work 6,800 feet underground
• Valid driving license

*To be eligible, you must be a registered student at a recognized American university and have the right to work full-time in the United States.

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

Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life. The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there are enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible. 

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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