Health & Safety Internship: Field & Risk Reduction

Careermine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and development

Project-based work

Cross-site exposure

Professional networking events

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a 10–12 week internship focused on Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene. You will work with a mentor, visit mine sites, and engage with leadership to mitigate workplace hazards.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time at a four-year university or recent graduates in North America with strong data analysis and communication skills. Roles are paid and located at various sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• Recent graduates within 12 months of internship start date welcome.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support health & safety activities in mine, processing and manufacturing areas.
• Assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate hazards.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in incident investigations.
• Attend daily meetings to discuss safety topics and policies.
• Assist in onboarding contract employees and implementing emergency plans.
• Engage with employees and leaders to promote health & safety awareness.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Health & Safety or Industrial Hygiene degree

Recent graduate (within 12 months)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan offers a 10–12 week internship focused on Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene. You will work with a mentor, visit mine sites, and engage with leadership to mitigate workplace hazards.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time at a four-year university or recent graduates in North America with strong data analysis and communication skills. Roles are paid and located at various sites in the region.