Summer Internship 2027 - Electrolysis, Husnes

Norsk Hydro; Rosendal; On-site; NOK 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Internship program

Team mentorship

Job summary

Norsk Hydro Husnes is hosting a summer internship program for students, offering hands-on experience in modernization projects and operations optimization with support from experienced colleagues. Interns will work on projects related to emissions, energy conservation, process improvements, and environmental concerns, under supervision from the Electrolysis department's staff.

Accommodation is provided by Hydro Husnes, and the program includes exposure to interdisciplinary knowledge through a

Qualifications

• Master study in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics and Mathematics, Energy and Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Strong teamwork skills and a systematic approach to problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operations-related projects including field measurements, analysis, and improvement proposals.
• Assist with emissions, environmental concerns, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical supervisors to support project tasks for summer interns.

Skills

Python

Excel

Lean methodologies

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Hydro Husnes has approximately 375 employees and is located at the outermost part of the Hardangerfjord. Over the past few years, Hydro Husnes has invested around 2 billion Norwegian kroner to modernize the facility and double aluminum production to 200,000 tons.

The Electrolysis department has 130 permanent employees, divided among 5 shifts, support staff, and a day group. Due to the recent investments, we are currently in a phase of stabilization, competence enhancement, and the implementation of new systems and equipment. The staff work on monitoring and optimizing operations.

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.

Accommodation is provided by Hydro Husnes for summer interns.

What you will be doing

As part of the modernization, we have the potential to optimize both equipment and processes. We offer exciting project tasks related to operations, including topics such as emissions, environmental concerns, energy conservation, process improvements, and more. You will work together with other summer interns, and with technical supervisors from the department who will assist with one or more operations-related projects, involving field measurements, analysis, result evaluation, and improvement proposals.

What will make you successful?

• Master study in Chamical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics and Mathematics, Energy and Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Strong teamwork skills and a systematic approach to problems will be highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of Python, Excel, and Lean methodologies, with experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

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

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager

Jamal Colin Soosainather

[e-mail]

(Norway [phone]