2027 Summer Internship - Geology - Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan•Green Valley, AZ

4d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities for full-time students and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, full-time, paid positions typically running from May through August. The program aims to provide valuable skills and experience in a collaborative environment, guided by the company's core values and commitment to safe production. This position may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship for foreign nationals on F-1 or other full-time statuses, based on business needs, performance, and site approval.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Geology or closely related field; OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher in Geology or closely related field.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
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.
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 thirty (30) pounds during the workday.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist exploration geologic staff with various projects.
Create sample identification labels and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
Retrieve laboratory analyses for geological materials and load results into a relational database.
Coordinate submittal of standard reference materials and preparation/submittal of duplicate samples to the laboratory.
Perform routine comparisons of reference and duplicate samples against laboratory determinations.
Prepare daily and monthly evaluations of laboratory accuracy and precision.
Enter geological codes into computerized databases and validate them against established standards.
Digitize geological maps and cross-sections.
Log drill cuttings and drill core samples to identify rock types, copper mineralization, alteration, and acid consumption.
Map pit walls.
Provide support to the district exploration and geology department.
Compile drilling, geological mapping, geochemical, alteration, geophysical, and property information.
Perform other duties as required.