Great place for a Chemical Engineering internship! - Chemical Engineer Intern Rio Tinto Employee Review

5.0
Sep 1, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As an intern you get to learn about the entire process value stream for copper, they provide free vouchers for prescription safety glass, hard toed boots and all other PPE, you get to participate in Lean Sigma strategies and there are many projects to choose from.

Cons

The leadership was great and very helpful, and as an intern they don't expect much overtime from you. There really wasn't anything I didn't like about my internship there.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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