Summer Internship - Mine Engineering - Site Locations

Title:

2027 Summer Internship
- Mine Engineering
- Site Locations

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  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

Interns are assigned to various locations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Iowa, supporting our business in a variety of disciplines.

Under general supervision, assists with a variety of conventional to complex engineering projects to support operations. Assist in layout and design, specification development and preparation, new product evaluation and data collection.

• Assist in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package.
• Assist in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies.
• Project work including project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality controls and implementation.
• Develop engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve safety efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment.
• Promote and initiate positive employee relations designed to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction through participation.
• Participate with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and protection of the environment.
• Assist operating and maintenance departments in the implementation of new technology.
• Intern may be assigned to Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology.
• Perform other duties as required.

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

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $29.00-$36.00/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
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