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Full Time Copper Smelter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Intern - Electrical Engineering

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

... full-time in the United States and have a valid Driver's license. What we offer * A work ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

Intern - Finance

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

... full-time in the United States and have a valid Driver's license. What we offer * A work ... fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery ...

Intern-Hydrogeologist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

... full-time in the United States and have a valid Driver's license. What we offer * A work ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

Intern-Chemist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

... full-time in the United States and have a valid Driver's license. What we offer * A work ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

Graduate-Hydrogeologist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$66K - $84K/yr

To be eligible, you must have the right to work full-time in the United States. What we offer Be ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

Graduate-Hydrogeologist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$66K - $84K/yr

To be eligible, you must have the right to work full-time in the United States. What we offer Be ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

Intern-Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... full-time in the United States and have a valid Driver's license. What we offer * A work ... copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt ...

* Permanent, full-time employment with a leading global mining company at Kennecott Utah Copper ... concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Copper Smelter vs Full Time Copper Refinery Worker?

AspectFull Time Copper SmelterFull Time Copper Refinery Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, technical skillsHigh school diploma, safety training, technical skills
Work EnvironmentFurnaces, smelting facilities, industrial settingsRefining plants, chemical processing areas, industrial settings
Industry UsagePrimary smelting process, converting ore to metalRefining process, purifying copper to high standards

Full Time Copper Smelter and Full Time Copper Refinery Worker roles both require safety training and technical skills. While smelters focus on converting ore into molten copper, refinery workers specialize in purifying and finishing the copper product. Both jobs are essential in the copper production chain and share similar work environments within the industry.

Is full time copper smelting profitable?

Full-time copper smelters can be profitable depending on market copper prices, operational efficiency, and production costs. Skilled workers with knowledge of smelting processes and safety protocols contribute to maintaining profitability in the industry.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Copper Smelter job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Intern - Electrical Engineering

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Kennecott|Salt Lake City, UT

ElectricalEngineering

Summer 2027Internship

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 leading global company 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

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are offering a 3-month internship opportunity inElectricalEngineeringatRio Tinto Kennecottin Salt Lake City, Utah.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.We have technical developmentprogramsthat are industry-leading andrecognizethe unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Working ina challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

  • Involved in research, design, development,testingand maintenance of aspects of manufacturing and installing electrical equipment, components, and systems.

Whatyou'llbring

  • At least one year completed in bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or anyotherrelated field

  • Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead

  • Flexibility and autonomy

  • Good communicationskills and ability to work in a team

*To be eligible, you mustbe a registered studentat a recognized American university,have the right to work full-time inthe United Statesand have avalid Driver's license.

What we offer

  • A work environment wheresafety is always the number one priority

  • A competitive salary

  • A relocationlump-sumoffered for students (for eligible students)

  • Reimburse 1-time travel to and from your work site (for eligible students)

  • Ambitious,excitingand rewarding experience

  • Opportunity tobuild relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community

  • A great chance to prepare yourself to joinourGraduate Development Program

Where will you be working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery,locatedjust outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world,comprisingapproximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as thereisenough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where 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. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.