Environmental Science Intern

About Asarco Grupo Mexico  

ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers, Grupo Mexico, which ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning across five sites in Arizona and Texas.  

 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in the mining industry. Our internship program is 10 weeks long, in which you will receive important industry training and get involved in meaningful real-world projects like planning a program, designing a process, or implementing technology. The culmination of your program will include an opportunity to present your work to management at ASARCO & Grupo Mexico. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Environmental sampling and required regulatory inspections.  

• Updating chemical inventories, removal, and disposal of electronic, hazardous, and universal waste  

• Other environmental projects as assigned.  

• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles. 

  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.  

• Time management skills in performing multiple projects with various team members.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings and make recommendations.  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.  

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.  

• Must be majoring in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or closely related Engineering discipline.  

• Experience Required: No previous experience required. 

 

*All employees are subject to annual physical examinations as a condition of employment. 

 

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work within all required safety procedures and processes. 

 
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.