Paid Geology Internship: Field & Lab Experience

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Professional development

Exposure to North America sites

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2026 Fall Internship in Geology for full-time students and recent grads in North America. The role blends field and office work, with possible assignments at multiple company sites.

Students gain hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing to ongoing exploration and mapping projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed a Geology degree, with strong MS Office skills, data analysis ability, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year university pursuing a Geology degree or closely related field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months pursuing a Geology degree or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented; strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist exploration geologic staff on various projects; field and office work as needed.
• Create sample labels, submit samples for lab analysis, and transfer data.
• Load lab results into databases; ensure accuracy and validation of codes.
• Digitize geological maps and cross-sections; log drill cuttings/core samples.
• Support district exploration and geology department activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Geology degree

Recent geology graduate (within 12 months)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2026 Fall Internship in Geology for full-time students and recent grads in North America. The role blends field and office work, with possible assignments at multiple company sites.

Students gain hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing to ongoing exploration and mapping projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed a Geology degree, with strong MS Office skills, data analysis ability, and attention to detail.