This is a virtual work experience module. Virtual work experience refers to structured programs or opportunities that simulate real-world work environments and tasks, but are conducted entirely online or remotely. These experiences are designed to provide participants with insights into various industries, professions, or roles, allowing them to gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional networks without the need for physical presence in a traditional workplace setting.
Students are assisting an ecosystem reconstruction advisor (Ecologist and Environmental Scientist) who is working in closure management for a mine. The team's objective is to restore the site to a state as close to its natural condition as feasible.
Students need to determine which planting techniques will improve the survival of the plant species in the waste rock left at the site. This challenge exists as plants don't normally grow from rock, they grow from soil and other nutrients. Students will need to assess the effectiveness of four different types of planting treatments: Older Biopots, Younger Biopots, Older Plastic and Younger Plastic. Students must interrogate field data to calculate the mean survival rate for plants grown across different treatments. Students must make recommendations to Rio Tinto for how to best rejuvenate the site.
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company, operating across five continents. With a rich history spanning over 140 years, Rio Tinto is renowned for its expertise in discovering, mining, and processing the earth's mineral resources responsibly and sustainably.
Rio Tinto offers exciting opportunities for students to explore diverse roles within our global mining and metals operations. As a leading industry player with over 140 years of experience, Rio Tinto provides students with hands-on learning experiences across various disciplines, including engineering, geology, environmental science, finance, and technology. Whether you're interested in developing cutting-edge mining technologies, conducting environmental impact assessments, or optimizing production processes, there's a role for you at Rio Tinto. Through internships, co-op programs, and graduate opportunities, students gain invaluable insights into the complexities of the mining industry while contributing to real-world projects that shape the future of resource development. Join us at Rio Tinto and unleash your potential to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Ecosystems Reconstruction Advisor
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