Why You Should Apply for This Internship  

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 internship program is designed 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 that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! 

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship:

• A foreign national working in a full-time status on an F-1 visa may be considered for H-1B visa sponsorship based on business needs, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval. 
• A foreign national working in a full-time status may be considered for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs, completion of six (6) months of employment, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.  

Where You Will Work   

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 60 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 60 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance. 

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, will perform project work assigned per department.  

Below are samples of summer projects that interns will be assigned:

Civil & Structural Engineering Include: 

• Assist with the review on civil structural deliverables including drawings, study reports, engineering specifications submitted by consultant. 
• Facilitate smooth execution of projects by attending regular progress meetings with consultant, vendors and visiting construction site. 
• Assist engineering manager to organize the meetings and follow up with issues arise. 
• Review engineering calculations under the supervision of senior engineer assigned to the project. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

Control & Instrumentation Engineering Include: 

• Assist with the review of P&I Drawings under the supervision of a senior engineer assigned to the project. 
• Review I & C specifications and data sheets under the supervision of a senior engineer assigned to the project. 
• Assist senior engineer to organize the meetings and follow up with issues arise. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

Electrical Engineering Include:  

• Support Maintenance Division, Process Control, and Automation related systems. 
• Assists in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations regarding electrical engineering projects. 
• Interacts on a frequent basis with internal and external electrical engineering resources. 
• Participates on small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects. 
• Develop working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

Mechanical Engineering Include:

• Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals. 
• Utilizes computer programs to solve engineering problems. 
• Review of general arrangements, process and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and mechanical drawings, equipment lists, and other project related deliverables. 
• Assists with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects. 
• Assist in coordinating mechanical and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate Engineering discipline; OR 
• Recent graduate (having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in appropriate Engineering discipline. 
• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.00-$33.75/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• 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 We Require:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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