Mineralogy Summer Internship - Hands-On Analysis

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,305,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Mineralogy across multiple site locations in the United States. Interns analyze ore and process samples to characterize mineralogy and influence process decisions. The program targets full‑time students and recent graduates in North America, with visa sponsorship possible in some cases.

The role emphasizes data analysis, collaboration, and hands‑on experience with advanced mineralogical techniques, in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full‑time at a four‑year university pursuing geoscience or closely related field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months with a degree in Geology, Mineralogy, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on ore and process samples.
• Characterize the mineralogical composition of samples.
• Provide recommendations on how mineralogy will impact the process.
• Utilize techniques such as optical microscopy, XRD, SEM, and QEMSCAN.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Detail oriented

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Recent graduate within 12 months

Tools

Optical microscopy

X-ray diffraction

Scanning electron microscope

QEMSCAN

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Mineralogy across multiple site locations in the United States. Interns analyze ore and process samples to characterize mineralogy and influence process decisions. The program targets full‑time students and recent graduates in North America, with visa sponsorship possible in some cases.

The role emphasizes data analysis, collaboration, and hands‑on experience with advanced mineralogical techniques, in a dynamic industrial setting.