Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Freeport-McMoRan is a mining company seeking a summer MIS Data Science intern. The intern will support machine learning, statistical analytics, research, and optimization initiatives to solve mining challenges, while helping build and maintain cloud-based analytical assets and communicate their impact to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the deployment of ensemble machine learning methods, deep learning, and advanced optimization techniques to drill into our toughest challenges
- Leverage sharp research skills to test hypotheses and draw insights to support our goal of industry-leading, resource-efficient copper mining
- Actively support the build, implementation, and maintenance of practical, analytical assets that effectively solve business problems using statistical methodologies
- Utilize modern cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, to deliver innovative analytics solutions at scale and visualize their impact for leadership
Skills
- Currently enrolled full-time (at the sophomore level or above) at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor's or higher, in an appropriate MIS, Computer Technology, Analytics or closely related field; OR
- Recent graduate (having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor's or higher, in MIS, Computer Technology, Analytics 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 Safety, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Commitment
- Analytics student who enjoys grappling with vast data sets (and has experience with SQL), tapped from our long-standing investment in collecting and cleaning data
- Quantitative enthusiast who can build complex predictive models and unlock their value through Python, R and / or other rigorous analytical environments
- Researcher with a background in breaking down problem statements into their root causes and tailoring solutions based off of your findings
Benefits
- This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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