2026 Fall Internship - Full Time - Geology
About The Position
Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities designed to recognize excellence and encourage safe production, fostering a culture supported by core values. Interns will join a collaborative environment, gaining skills and experience to build a successful future. This program is for full-time students enrolled at accredited four-year universities and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, paid positions that can be part-time or full-time and run during the school year. This position may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship, including H-1B visa sponsorship and employment-based permanent residency sponsorship under specific conditions.
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.
- Possess strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrate 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 using computerized data transfer systems.
- Retrieve laboratory analyses for geological materials and load results into a relational database.
- Coordinate submittal of standard reference materials and preparation and submittal of duplicate samples to the laboratory.
- Perform routine comparisons of reference and duplicate samples against laboratory determinations from original samples.
- Prepare daily and monthly evaluations of laboratory accuracy and precision.
- Enter geological codes into computerized databases and evaluate and validate codes 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.
Benefits
- Paid positions
- Eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship (H-1B and permanent residency)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
