Intern - Mechanical engineering - Fall 2024

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Rio Tinto Full time

Strathcona, AB

Mechanical Engineer

Internship – Fall 2024

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 team 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 

We are offering an  8-month internship opportunity in Mechanical Engineering  at our Strathcona Works facility in Alberta from September to April.

The focus for the internship will be the scoping, planning, and execution on a number of projects to close out 2024 and kick off 2025. There will be opportunities to see projects through all phases of the project management process.

The Strathcona Works facility is a small site with less than 25 employees. It is a great opportunity to get experience working in an operating plant and interacting with all levels (operations, maintenance, management, external stakeholders, and external contractors/suppliers). 

What you’ll bring: 

At least one year completed in a Mechanical Engineering degree or any other related field* Safety mindset Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead Flexibility and Autonomy Good communication skills and ability to work in a team Valid driving license

*Only students returning to school post internship will be considered.

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 

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto’s Strathcona Production Plant is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group. Our Edmonton, Alberta facility is focused on results and for 40 years we have been playing a part in the global aluminum industry. This facility is responsible for turning byproduct from oil refineries into key ingredients for one of our widely used metals. High quality green petroleum coke (GPC) is purchased from our partners and turned into anode grade calcined coke for use in the aluminum smelting process. 

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.



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