Freeport-McMoRan · 4 days ago
2026 Summer Internship - Environmental Science or Sustainability - Hybrid
Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. They are offering a summer internship for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, providing technical support and guidance for projects in the Sustainability Department.
Mining
Responsibilities
Assists in conducting and recording due diligence on environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain
Assists in developing and maintaining datasets to record actions for various purposes
Assists in reviewing and maintaining collaboration platforms for the Sustainability Team
Conducts human rights or climate change related research to enable team in decision-making, including benchmarking against competitors, peers or others in the value chain
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor's or higher, in Environmental Science or closely related field OR
Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor's or higher in Environmental Science or closely related field
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Highly accurate and detail oriented
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday
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
Benefits
Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
Funding
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