Technology Transfer Project Engineer - NutonTM
About the role
We are looking for aTechnology Transfer Project Engineer, to play a crucial role in developing our Nuton technology into an optimized, commercial scale technology package.
This is a great opportunity for a mechanical engineer to use all your practical experience in establishing a new pioneering technology. You will work with our ESP (Engineering Service provider), equipment suppliers and global Nuton technology SMEs to drive creativity, decisions and outcomes that enables the Nuton technology to be realized in industry proven equipment and an optimized plant design.
Our new venture Nuton is a suite of technologies built on nature-based alchemy. These bio-heap leaching technologies offer the potential to unlock new sources of the much-needed metal while also producing it in a more sustainable way. To find out more visit our
Reporting to theTechnology Transfer Manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:
What you'll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have.
What we Offer
We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:
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.
Where you'll be working
The role will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. There will be some domestic travel and minimal international travel required.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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