Different experiences at different sites - Engineer Rio Tinto Employee Review

3.0
Jan 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I worked on several different sites, and each one was very different, so it is difficult to generalise about the company as a whole but: - I worked on some very interesting projects - Most of the teams I worked with were great - Focus on health and safety - Opportunities to move to other locations and countries (although this happens less than it did in the past)

Cons

- Continual pressure to do more with less, lack of much needed investment in some areas - A lot of short-sighted management decisions with little consideration of the impact on employees - A boys club culture in some sectors - Can be difficult to advance your career according to your own interests (management tend to decide what your future will be) - Many managers are technical types with poor people skills - Managers spends so much time in meetings they have little time to actually manage their teams

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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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