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Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Operational Readiness Intern

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Winter 2027Jonquière, Saguenay, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have completed at least two years of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to working safely.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting ELYSIS intellectual property.
  • Possess initiative, resourcefulness, and autonomy.
  • Show a strong interest in new technologies.
  • Be proficient in spoken and written French and have basic knowledge of English; responsibilities may require collaboration with colleagues, teams, or partners outside Quebec.
  • Have an interest in working in regional locations.

Responsibilities

  • Apply the organization’s Health, Safety and Environment principles by adopting a positive “Zero by Choice” mindset.
  • Support Rio Tinto–UDTE during commissioning of equipment specific to ELYSIS technology and during cell start-up sequences.
  • Participate in troubleshooting activities and communicate improvement opportunities to ELYSIS.
  • Assist the client with plant commissioning while ensuring equipment reliability and assessing associated technical risks.
  • Document Operational Readiness Support team activities at the client site to support lessons learned and strengthen the team’s service offering.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer service experience is considered an asset.
  • Previous industrial internship experience is considered an asset.

About the Company

Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that extracts and processes minerals to supply the world with key materials. Its offerings include iron ore used to make steel, low-carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and water pipes, borates for crop growth, and titanium for paints. The company operates by mining ore and then refining and transforming it into usable metals and minerals for various industries. Compared with its competitors, Rio Tinto emphasizes a broad portfolio across multiple minerals and metals and highlights efforts to reduce carbon in its aluminium products, aiming to lower the environmental impact of its supply chain. The overall goal is to provide the materials the world needs while advancing lower-carbon production to support sustainable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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