Process Automation Intern — PLC/DCS & Instrumentation

Careermine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a skilled trade internship designed for students in associate degree or certification programs and recent graduates. The role provides temporary, full-time paid positions typically from May through August across various sites in Arizona and neighboring states, with exposure to industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems.

The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical experience in installing, calibrating, diagnosing, and maintaining automation

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with an associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field.
• Excellent communication of safety-related instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces between technicians, engineers, operations and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with installation, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, including instrumentation, industrial communications, and control systems (DCS, HMI, PLC).
• Assist with, troubleshoot, design, and program process automation systems.
• Gain exposure to project management and maintenance workflow processes.
• Actively participate in safety and environmental programs.

Education

Associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field

Recent graduate with associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan offers a skilled trade internship designed for students in associate degree or certification programs and recent graduates. The role provides temporary, full-time paid positions typically from May through August across various sites in Arizona and neighboring states, with exposure to industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems.

The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical experience in installing, calibrating, diagnosing, and maintaining automation