2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Process Automation Technician

Freeport-McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

75d • $23

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future. Our skilled trade internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! Candidates for this position are not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship. Interns are placed at sites across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, where they contribute to our business in various fields based on organizational needs. WHAT YOU WILL DO Under direct supervision Interfaces between technicians, engineers, operations and maintenance personnel. Assist with installation, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, including: Instrumentation Industrial communications Industrial control systems such as DCS, HMI, PLC Industrial computers and third-party equipment Assist with, troubleshoot, design, and program process automation systems. Gain exposure to project management and maintenance workflow processes. Actively participate in safety and environmental programs. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field, OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field.
• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Work is in an office, mine, or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces between technicians, engineers, operations and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with installation, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, including: Instrumentation Industrial communications Industrial control systems such as DCS, HMI, PLC Industrial computers and third-party equipment
• Assist with, troubleshoot, design, and program process automation systems.
• Gain exposure to project management and maintenance workflow processes.
• Actively participate in safety and environmental programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree