Summer Internship 2027 - Electrolysis, Årdal

Norsk Hydro; Årdal; On-site; NOK 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Årdal offers a summer internship in the Electrolysis department. You will work on energy consumption and emissions (CO2) with a mix of measurements in the potroom and analytic tasks, learning from experienced colleagues and collaborating with another intern.

You will strengthen your knowledge through a joint Hydro summer internship program, gain practical experience relevant to your field of study, and be supported while tackling real challenges in a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Master study in Materials Science, Engineering/Material Technology or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong IT skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work on energy consumption and emissions (CO2) measurements in the potroom and perform analytic work.
• Collaborate with another summer intern during the internship.

Skills

IT skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering/Material Technology

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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The electrolysis in Årdal produces 205 000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually and has about 180 employees. We are working with continous improvement in all production processes on a every day basis, upgrading our operator knowledge base, establishing a pro-active approach increasing the performance of our potlines.

What we offer you

An internship in Hydro is a great way for you to try out and learn more about your field of study. You will obtain valuable experience, and you get to tackle relevant tasks and real challenges, with support from experienced colleagues. You will also get to participate in a joint program with all the Hydro summer interns, allowing you to learn more about our business and acquire interdisciplinary knowledge. All the while, we expect and want you to have a fun experience during the summer.

What you will be doing

As a summer intern in the Electrolyisis department, you will mainly work with tasks related to energy consumption and emissions (CO2). The tasks will be a combination of measurements in the potroom and analytic work. You will wotk together with another summer intern during the internship.

What will make you successful?

• Master study in Materials Science, Engineering/Material Technology or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong IT skills are an advantage.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 10/16/2026

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About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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