Less stress
It's a high stress job because of all the rules and red tape
Advice
There are a lot of rule at Rio Tinto because its monitored by the federal government under MSHA but as long as you follow the rules it's a great job
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
A lot to learn. Great industrial experience. Really love the company and culture!
What I wish was different
Coronavirus but everyone is dealing with this. I am glad Rio was able to offer their internship program
Advice
Always be an enthusiast to learn new things.
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Geologist
May - August 2019 • Superior, AZ
What I liked
It is a world class company that was excited to train and lead young interns towards a career.
What I wish was different
More time!
Advice
Make as many connections as you can! The summer goes by very fast.
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Chemical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I liked being able to see what field work is like for an engineer.
What I wish was different
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Process Engineering Intern
June - September 2018 • Boron, CA
What I liked
The community was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful that it made the transition to this very different environment a lot easier.
What I wish was different
The weather was very hot since its in the desert, but can't change it.
Advice
Take advantage of the resources and opportunities given to you out there. Unless you plan on working at a mine site full time, it is a priceless once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern with Reliability Group
June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I loved the people I was able to work with as well as the environment. I was able to see a majority of the operations at the Rio Tinto Kennecott mine in Salt Lake and I enjoyed being able to learn about the whole process from pulling ore out of the ground to shipping 99.9% pure cooper sheets out the door.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to stay on during the school year, they offered me the option, but it would have been a difficult commute and I already had plans to be involved in some research at school and didn't have the time to do both.
Advice
Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions. The environment at Rio Tinto is highly conducive to this and you miss out on opportunities if you are afraid to speak up or ask questions.
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Environmental Systems Intern
June - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I really liked the team I worked with. Everyone was very committed to providing a good experience comparable to past years given the pandemic, and to making sure I was learning all I could and exposed to very new experiences. I also enjoyed being able to come in every other week and work on site the others.
