2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Electrical and Instrumentation at Freeport-McMoRan Phoe[...]

null; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Part time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Phoenix, AZ invites applicants to the 2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship – Electrical and Instrumentation. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.

Qualified candidates are enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electrical or instrumentation, or recent graduates within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electrical, instrumentation/control systems or relevant field, OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in electrical, instrumentation/control systems or relevant field.
• 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 fifty (50) 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.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair, and installation of electrical components and basic to intermediate troubleshooting.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs.
• Preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment.
• Basic instrumentation maintenance & calibration activities.
• Safe operation of maintenance mobile equipment such as light vehicles.
• Work area and equipment safety inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Safety consciousness

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree or certification in electrical/instrumentation

Recent graduate with related degree

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship – Electrical and Instrumentation (Freeport-McMoRan, Phoenix, AZ)

Candidates for this position are not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Removal, repair, and installation of electrical components and basic to intermediate troubleshooting.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs.
• Preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (e.g., substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment).
• Troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment.
• Basic instrumentation maintenance & calibration activities.
• Safe operation of maintenance mobile equipment such as light vehicles.
• Work area and equipment safety inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electrical, instrumentation/control systems or relevant field, OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in electrical, instrumentation/control systems or relevant field.
• 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 fifty (50) 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.

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is currently $22.50/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on education and relevant experience.

Safety/Work Conditions

• 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;
• 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);
• 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/Disability.