Intern | Data Science | Summer 2025

Boron | California

Summer 2025 Internship

Data Science / Data Engineering

For California based roles the expected hourly salary is $20/hour – $40/hour

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 a 3-month internship opportunity as a Data Scientist Engineerat our site:Rio Tinto Boron, California Operations (riotinto.com).

You will join a friendly Digital team dedicated to your personal growth and success, while having the ability to choose your area of focus from a host of opportunities including data pipeline development, product design & development, collaborating with third party software vendors, helping users make data-driven decisions and working within a global supply chain driven by IOT devices & cloud services. 

What you’ll bring 

• At least one year completed* in bachelors or masters or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or similar field. 
• Demonstrated analytical or problem-solving skills either through academic or work experience.  
• Basic understanding of data analysis, data extraction, transform and loading is beneficial. 
• Experience in Python, SQL, Typescript, or any other common programming languages is a plus. 
• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Valid driving licence 

*To be eligible, you must return to school the semester following the internship period and have the right to work full-time in the United States.

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 Graduate Development Program 

Where will you be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

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.

Every Voice Matters 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Next steps… 

There’s no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts with a graduate or vacation role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.

Please note, in order to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.  

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there is enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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