Geotechnical Engineering Intern
7 days ago
About the Role
The Construction Field Technician Intern will be an integral part of the Diavik Project delivery team, reporting to the Project Engineer or Advisor.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to provide both survey and quality control functions for the progressive reclamation work on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Survey responsibilities may include quantity surveys, layout, and field supervision of a large-scale earthworks project.
- Quality control functions may include materials testing, crush production stockpiling QC, earthworks construction QC.
- Interface and coordinate with Construction, Engineering, and Operations personnel to track and control daily activities in accordance with design details and specifications.
- Actively participate in site safety and quality control/survey processes.
- Interface with active equipment tracking for various locations on site through use of PITRAM including stoppages and delays to promote effective month-end reconciliation.
Requirements
- Registered in an accredited engineering COOP program.
- Less than 2 years of engineering background.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Outstanding organizational and participative skills.
- Excellent communication skills required to liaise with consulting engineers, contractors, and management.
- Valid driver's license and previous experience operating heavy-duty pick-up trucks alongside other heavy machinery is preferred.
- Previous experience on a mine site is an asset but not necessary.
- Previous experience with GPS survey and material testing is an asset.
- Experience with drafting software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar would be an asset.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, operating in 35 countries. 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.
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