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Freeport-McMoRan · 2 months ago

2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Process Automation Technician

Phoenix, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production. The Process Automation Technician Internship involves assisting with the installation, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, while gaining exposure to project management and maintenance workflow processes.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Interfaces between technicians, engineers, operations and maintenance personnel

Assist with installation, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, including: Instrumentation, Industrial communications, Industrial control systems such as DCS, HMI, PLC, Industrial computers and third-party equipment

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

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Industrial automationInstrumentationIndustrial control systemsProject managementMulti-taskingSafety awarenessCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field, OR

Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation or relevant field

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 fifty (50) 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