2027 Summer Internship - Reliability Engineering - Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,097,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Reliability Engineering across AZ locations, including Phoenix. Interns work full time May–August, conducting field work, data collection and analysis to support equipment reliability.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, gain hands-on experience, and benefit from mentorship and professional development opportunities within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year university or recent graduate in North America.
• Pursuing an Engineering degree or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and analysis for reliability projects.
• Assist with problem-solving using basic engineering principles.
• Utilize computer programs to address equipment reliability issues.
• Assist with evaluating equipment and material reliability.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and other teams to scope maintenance activities.
• Support development of information packets and process improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or higher)

Job description

# 2027 Summer Internship - Reliability Engineering - Site LocationsPhoenix, AZ USA 85004-2121 • Bagdad, AZ, USA + 7 more---## Job Description#### Job ID146774#### DepartmentIntern---**Why You Should Apply for This Internship***At 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!***This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan 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.## **What You Will Do**Under general supervision, performs project work that will consist of field work, data collection and analysis.* Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals .* Utilizes computer programs to solve equipment reliability problems.* Assists with technical evaluation of equipment and material.* Assists with maintaining accurate and current project documentation, may perform as a member of an equipment maintenance crew.* Assists in coordinating mechanical, electrical, and other departments to include developing a scope of work for minor and major preventive maintenance activities.* Assists in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies Assists in the development of detailed information packets.* Promotes and initiates positive employee relations designed to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction through participation.* Performs other duties as required.## **What You Bring To Freeport*** Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate Engineering discipline, OR* Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate Engineering degree.* 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.## **Preferred Qualifications****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.* Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.* Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.* Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.* Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.* Mentorship and professional development opportunities.**What We Require:*** 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 thirty (30) 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.Equal Opportunity Employer*Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. 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