2027 Summer Internship - Geomechanical Engineering - Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan • Green Valley, AZ

55d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, full-time, paid positions typically running from May through August. The program aims to provide a collaborative environment where interns can gain skills and experience for a successful future. This position may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship, including H-1B and permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering, Geomechanical Engineering or closely related Engineering field; OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering, Geomechanical Engineering or closely related Engineering field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Possesses 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.
• 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 thirty (30) 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

• Applies the sciences of rock mechanics, physics, geology/engineering geology, mine engineering, geohydrology, and other disciplines to the design and operation of safe, efficient mine excavations in rock (pit slopes, underground openings) for the purpose of extracting ore.
• Rock mass data acquisition and interpretation.
• Deterministic and numerical engineering analysis.
• Pit slope and underground excavation design.
• Communication and simplification of design concepts.
• Design, operation, and interpretation of stability monitoring systems/data.
• Research/optimization of Geomechanical systems, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern