2025 Summer Internship - Environmental - Land & Water - VirtualRequisition ID: 135343Location:Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121Category: InternShare this JobWhy You Should Apply For This Job:Why You Should Apply for This InternshipAt 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! Freeport-McMoRan is unable to provide immigration work visa sponsorship for candidates applying for this position.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 virtual internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Interns can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from virtual work based on business factors. DescriptionUnder general supervision, performs project work that assists the Land and Water department.
Assisting with the development of Data Management tool to access, store, manage and disseminate Land and Water data files, publications, maps and reports in an electronic format
Work closely with Land and Water staff to collect hydrologic data and land information and then catalogue information currently available in multiple formats for easy access in a data management tool
Help train staff at various sites to access a data management tool and for continued population of information
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in Environmental Sciences or related field (Resource Management, Hydrology, Computer Data Storage, Library Science, Political Science, Information Technology, Basic Science) OR
Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Environmental Sciences or related field (Resource Management, Hydrology, Computer Data Storage, Library Science, Political Science, Information Technology, Basic Science)
Exposure to data management software
Exposure to research tools and some GIS link capabilities
Exposure to 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
Must be able to demonstrate our core values of honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and integrity
Criteria/Conditions:
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
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
Compensation:The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.75 - $32.25/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.Safety/Work Conditions:Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:
Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or
Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabilityPlease be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
Full-time