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Freeport-McMoRan · 19 hours ago

2026 Summer Internship - Industrial Hygiene - Site Locations

Phoenix, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.50/hr - $30.50/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production. The Industrial Hygiene Internship will allow interns to work directly with mentors in Health & Safety, gaining hands-on experience in evaluating and reducing workplace exposures to hazards while collaborating with company leaders.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collecting air, vapors, diesel particulate matter (DPM) acid mist, and dust samples for analysis in various environments including mine, processing and downstream processing operations

Helping analyze industrial hygiene data

Work alongside experienced health & safety professionals and hygienist to understand the various mining, processing or manufacturing processes and the hazards associated with these

Using data collection and monitoring equipment in the field including, dosimeters, air sampling pumps, field chemical testing kits, radiation etc

Helping increase compliance and developing solutions for exposure reduction

Assisting with conducting personal noise dosimetry and ventilation surveys for employees

Evaluating areas for safety compliance

Collaborating with operations and site leadership to implement hazard controls

Creating sustaining health & safety programs

Assisting groups in safety related concerns and apply regulatory standards (PELs, TLVs, etc.) and reporting findings along with any recommendations to eliminate and/or control safety and health hazards

Industrial Hygiene interns will have projects related to assessing the impact that a particular job or work environment could have on the health and well-being of our employees. Most projects would include assessing potential physical or chemical exposure risks and methods to mitigate those exposures

Performing other duties as required

Qualification

Industrial HygieneHealth & SafetyData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor's or higher, in an appropriate Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field; OR

Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor's or higher, in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene 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 oral 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

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 thirty (30) 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