2024 Summer Internship - Metallurgical Engineering - Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan

Nov 1, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Austin

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering discipline or related Engineering field; OR
Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Metallurgical or Chemical 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.
Must 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 English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
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 course of 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

Under general supervision assists in providing technical support and advice in metallurgical/chemical testing and analysis at assigned site.
Assisting in reviewing new or enhanced metallurgical testing equipment or protocols
Assisting in metallurgical studies and conducts analyses
Preparing standard reports on metallurgical or process issues and assists in recommending appropriate action to resolve or correct issues
Assisting in evaluating and administering contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Developing and maintaining an understanding of applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations applicable to area of assignment
Participating with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, environment performance, productivity, and cost profile
Perform other duties as required

Freeport-McMoRan

Foremost in Copper

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1834

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer. FCX’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits, and significant mining operations in North and South America, including the large-scale Morenci minerals district in Arizona and the Cerro Verde operation in Peru. FCX has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and the local communities where it operates. FCX is a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and is committed to implementation of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework. Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FCX”.