Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

2025 Spring Internship - Full Time - Geology

Requisition ID: 136230

Location:

Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category: Intern

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

**Why You Should Apply for This Internship**

_At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future._

_Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary part-time or full-time paid positions that run during the school year._ **_Apply Today! _**

Candidates for this position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship based on the following criteria:

+ A foreign national working in a full-time status on an F-1 visa may be considered for H-1B visa sponsorship based on business needs, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.

+ A foreign national working in a full-time status may be considered for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs, completion of six (6) months of employment, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.

**Description**

Under general supervision, may work directly with exploration geologic staff to assist in various projects as needed. May require spending extended time at various Freeport-McMoRan locations. May be a combination of field and office work.

+ Creating sample identification labels and submitting samples for laboratory analysis using computerized data transfer systems

+ Retrieving laboratory analyses for geological materials and loading results into a relational database

+ Coordinating submittal of standard reference materials and preparation and submittal of duplicate samples to laboratory

+ Performing routine comparisons of reference and duplicate samples against laboratory determinations from original samples; preparing daily and monthly evaluations of laboratory accuracy and precision

+ Entering geological codes into computerized databases and evaluating and validating codes against established standards

+ Digitizing geological maps and cross-sections

+ Logging drill cuttings and drill core samples to identify rock types, copper mineralization, alteration, and acid consumption

+ Mapping pit walls

+ District exploration and geology department support

+ Compile drilling, geological mapping, geochemical, alteration, geophysical, and property information

+ Performs other duties as required

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Geology discipline or closely related field; **OR**

+ Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Geology 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 environment

+ Must be able to demonstrate our core values of honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and integrity

**Preferred**

+ None

**Criteria/Conditions**

+ Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

+ Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

+ Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

+ 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 course of 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

**Compensation:**

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.50 - $34.25/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.

**Safety/Work Conditions:**

Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

+ Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or

+ Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or

+ Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

_Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected]._

Staff Geologist I

WFH Flexible•Hybrid remote based in/near Montgomery, AL or Phoenix, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Description

**Overview**

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration, environmental compliance, emerging contaminants, and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

**Position Summary**

Tanaq is seeking a **Staff Geologist I** to support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations with oversight from a licensed or certified Project Geologist. Works with other geologists, engineers, and/or field technicians on field investigations that include well drilling and installation, environmental investigations, and remediation efforts at various project locations.

This a hybrid remote work role based in or near Phoenix, AZ or Montgomery, AL. This role requires an estimated travel of 75% or more annually in the United States depending on project requirements.

**Responsibilities**

+ Oversee the operation of drilling subcontractors.

+ Log soil samples and drill cuttings and prepare soil boring logs and well construction records.

+ In collaboration with a Project Geologist, determine the appropriate well construction details based on lithologic findings.

+ Conduct aquifer testing, including slug tests and aquifer pumping tests.

+ Evaluate aquifer testing data to determine aquifer and formation characteristics.

+ Support preparation of subcontract specifications for drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.

+ Support competitive procurement of drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.

+ May serve as Field Team Leader during field investigations, leading sampling of groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water for laboratory analysis.

+ Support preparation of lithologic logs, potentiometric surface maps, geographic information system (GIS) maps, and tables presenting results of field investigations.

+ Draft technical reports that include descriptions of geology, hydrogeology, extent of contamination, and fate and transport of site contaminants.

+ Support the development of site remediation processes, including removal actions and in-situ treatment.

+ Support remediation planning, including preparation of planning and safety documents.

+ Oversee contractors conducting site remediation field activities, including groundwater injections and removal actions.

+ Review drilling subcontractor invoices and evaluate subcontractor performance in accordance with approved plans.

Requirements

**Required Experience and Skills**

+ Minimum 1 year of relevant field experience as geologist. Experience with environmental geology and investigations preferred.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

+ Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.

+ The ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute multiple assignments at various locations, providing a consistently high level of quality and accuracy.

+ Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude, team player, and personal responsibility.

+ Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

+ Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties.

**Education and Training**

+ Minimum bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related field from accredited institution.

**Physical Requirements**

+ Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, and the ability to travel, typically 75% or more annually, in the United States.

+ Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration.

+ This position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions of the job.

+ Position requires frequent (more than 50% of workday) performance of repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), operation of vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often (25-50% of workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, and keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely (less than 10% of workday), climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces.

+ Position will require wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.

+ Good near and far vision (corrected to 20/40) is necessary to accurately measure instruments, record data in field logs, and identify potential hazards in the field.

+ Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.

**Who We Are**

TEL provides Environmental Consulting and Remediation services under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) remediation services, studies and reporting. TEL supports major project operations in various states in the US.

TEL is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For more information, visitKnow Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) andPay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . TEL complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

**To apply for this and other positions with our company, visit:**
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/401585bf-3c92-4c10-aed1-2af623f97cfb/Tanaq-Environmental-LLC

**Description**

The Senior Geologist will lead environmental remedial investigation and stratigraphy projects throughout their life cycle, adapting plans according to budget constraints, design factors and/or client needs. The successful candidate should have a strong technical background in geology (stratigraphy, geomorphology, and/or sedimentology) as well as significant remediation investigation, consulting and project execution experience. The work required includes integration of complex, multigenerational, spatial and analytical data sets to develop and communicate the holistic conceptual site models that guide current and future groundwater remediation.

+ Conduct research and analysis of the regional geology and depositional environments related to a project site. This includes identifying appropriate facies models that represent subsurface conditions.

+ Apply Environmental Sequence Stratigraphic (ESS) methodology to complex data sets consisting of lithologic borings, down hole, and surficial geophysical data (including but not limited to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gamma and e-logs, Electrical Conductivity/Hydraulic Profiling Tool, Seismic, and ground penetrating radar).

+ Work with project hydrogeologist to evaluate potentiometric data, define hydrostratigraphic units, and understand implications for contaminant fate and transport

+ Plan and develop appropriate stratigraphic cross section profiles including evaluation of individual boring logs and application of graphic grainsize logs (GSLs) coding.

+ Perform stratigraphic interpretation of subsurface: Integrate the knowledge of regional geology, depositional environments, and facies models to make geologically-sound interpretations and correlations between data points.

+ Create and communicate geologically based conceptual site models using a variety of hard copy and digital platforms

+ Assess soil and groundwater data, identify data gaps and develop appropriate soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results.

+ Conduct proposal and report writing for environmental based projects

+ Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

+ Apply expert knowledge of commonly used environmental concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental consulting services industry.

+ Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard solutions.

+ Lead preparation of work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial design, and implementation.

+ Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning, and construction planning.

+ Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

+ Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the environmental engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced Geoscientists.

+ Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

+ Responsible for effective communication with other environmental and engineering disciplines.

+ Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ All other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Environmental degree from an ABET accredited program is required.

+ Masters of Science in Geology with an emphasis in a stratigraphic discipline is preferred

+ Minimum 7 years environmental consulting experience (preferably 10 years).

+ Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.

+ Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Some knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, Leap Frog, Openground, ArcGIS, and other geoscience software is essential

+ OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required.

+ Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA and remedial design

+ Experience with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis is a plus.

+ Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Experience with leading large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

+ Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables.

+ Ability to travel (potentially 20%).

**Benefits**

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Geology

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Other Locations** US-PA-Reading, US-MI-Grand Rapids, US-TN-Oak Ridge, US-KS-Wichita, US-ME-Portland, US-AZ-Tucson, US-MA-Newton, US-NM-Albuquerque, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-VA-Norfolk, US-NC-Charlotte, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-AR-Springdale, US-IL-Downers Grove, US-TX-Amarillo, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-MI-Detroit, US-PA-Lancaster, US-OH-Columbus, US-SC-Greenville, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-NJ-Morristown, US-TX-Houston, US-VA-Arlington, US-RI-Providence, US-TX-Dallas, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-OK-Oklahoma City, US-FL-Orlando, US-MD-Baltimore, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-OH-Akron, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MN-Duluth, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TN-Chattanooga, US-WI-Madison, US-TN-Nashville, US-VA-Richmond, US-OR-OR FIELD EMP - Portland, US-NC-Raleigh, US-FL-Miami, US-AL-Huntsville, US-SC-Aiken, US-FL-Melbourne, US-VA-Roanoke, US-KY-Lexington, US-ND-Bismarck, US-IL-O'Fallon, US-IL-Chicago, US-SD-Sioux Falls

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 241857

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS

**Description**

The Senior Geologist will lead environmental remedial investigation and stratigraphy projects throughout their life cycle, adapting plans according to budget constraints, design factors and/or client needs. The successful candidate should have a strong technical background in geology (stratigraphy, geomorphology, and/or sedimentology) as well as significant remediation investigation, consulting and project execution experience. The work required includes integration of complex, multigenerational, spatial and analytical data sets to develop and communicate the holistic conceptual site models that guide current and future groundwater remediation.

+ Conduct research and analysis of the regional geology and depositional environments related to a project site. This includes identifying appropriate facies models that represent subsurface conditions.

+ Apply Environmental Sequence Stratigraphic (ESS) methodology to complex data sets consisting of lithologic borings, down hole, and surficial geophysical data (including but not limited to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gamma and e-logs, Electrical Conductivity/Hydraulic Profiling Tool, Seismic, and ground penetrating radar).

+ Work with project hydrogeologist to evaluate potentiometric data, define hydrostratigraphic units, and understand implications for contaminant fate and transport

+ Plan and develop appropriate stratigraphic cross section profiles including evaluation of individual boring logs and application of graphic grainsize logs (GSLs) coding.

+ Perform stratigraphic interpretation of subsurface: Integrate the knowledge of regional geology, depositional environments, and facies models to make geologically-sound interpretations and correlations between data points.

+ Create and communicate geologically based conceptual site models using a variety of hard copy and digital platforms

+ Assess soil and groundwater data, identify data gaps and develop appropriate soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results.

+ Conduct proposal and report writing for environmental based projects

+ Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

+ Apply expert knowledge of commonly used environmental concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental consulting services industry.

+ Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard solutions.

+ Lead preparation of work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial design, and implementation.

+ Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning, and construction planning.

+ Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

+ Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the environmental engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced Geoscientists.

+ Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

+ Responsible for effective communication with other environmental and engineering disciplines.

+ Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ All other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Environmental degree from an ABET accredited program is required.

+ Masters of Science in Geology with an emphasis in a stratigraphic discipline is preferred

+ Minimum 7 years environmental consulting experience (preferably 10 years).

+ Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.

+ Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Some knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, Leap Frog, Openground, ArcGIS, and other geoscience software is essential

+ OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required.

+ Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA and remedial design

+ Experience with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis is a plus.

+ Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Experience with leading large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

+ Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables.

+ Ability to travel (potentially 20%).

**Benefits**

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Geology

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Other Locations** US-PA-Reading, US-MI-Grand Rapids, US-TN-Oak Ridge, US-KS-Wichita, US-ME-Portland, US-AZ-Tucson, US-MA-Newton, US-NM-Albuquerque, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-VA-Norfolk, US-NC-Charlotte, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-AR-Springdale, US-IL-Downers Grove, US-TX-Amarillo, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-MI-Detroit, US-PA-Lancaster, US-OH-Columbus, US-SC-Greenville, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-NJ-Morristown, US-TX-Houston, US-VA-Arlington, US-RI-Providence, US-TX-Dallas, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-OK-Oklahoma City, US-FL-Orlando, US-MD-Baltimore, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-OH-Akron, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MN-Duluth, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TN-Chattanooga, US-WI-Madison, US-TN-Nashville, US-VA-Richmond, US-OR-OR FIELD EMP - Portland, US-NC-Raleigh, US-FL-Miami, US-AL-Huntsville, US-SC-Aiken, US-FL-Melbourne, US-VA-Roanoke, US-KY-Lexington, US-ND-Bismarck, US-IL-O'Fallon, US-IL-Chicago, US-SD-Sioux Falls

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 241857

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS