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 part-time or full-time paid positions that run during the school year. Apply Today! 

Candidates for this position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship based on the following criteria:

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.  Description Under general supervision, 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 interpretationDeterministic and numerical engineering analysisPit slope and underground excavation designCommunication and simplification of design conceptsDesign, operation, and interpretation of stability monitoring systems/dataResearch/optimization of Geomechanical systems, and continuous improvementPerform other duties as requiredQualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Mining Engineering, Geomechanical Engineering discipline or related Engineering field; ORRecent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Mining Engineering, Geomechanical Engineering or related Engineering fieldProficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointPossesses strong data analysis and problem solving skillsHighly accurate and detail orientedPossesses strong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressureDemonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environmentMust be able to demonstrate our core values of honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and integrity

Preferred

None

Criteria/Conditions

Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in EnglishAbility to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standardsMust be able to work in a potentially stressful environmentWork 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 particlesWhile 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 seeOccasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workdayPersonal 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 requiredFreeport-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

What We Offer:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.50 - $34.25/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.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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