Title:  2025 Fall Internship - Full Time - Geology

Description

Under general supervision, may work directly with exploration geologic staff to assist in various projects as needed. May require spending extended time at various Freeport-McMoRan locations. May be a combination of field and office work.

• Creating sample identification labels and submitting samples for laboratory analysis using computerized data transfer systems
• Retrieving laboratory analyses for geological materials and loading results into a relational database
• Coordinating submittal of standard reference materials and preparation and submittal of duplicate samples to laboratory
• Performing routine comparisons of reference and duplicate samples against laboratory determinations from original samples; preparing daily and monthly evaluations of laboratory accuracy and precision
• Entering geological codes into computerized databases and evaluating and validating codes against established standards
• Digitizing geological maps and cross-sections
• Logging drill cuttings and drill core samples to identify rock types, copper mineralization, alteration, and acid consumption
• Mapping pit walls
• District exploration and geology department support
• Compile drilling, geological mapping, geochemical, alteration, geophysical, and property information
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Geology discipline or closely related field; OR
• Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Geology or closely related 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