Summer Internship - HalZero, Porsgrunn

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Porsgrunn, Telemark, NO, 3936 Career area:
Engineering Job Type: Internship Apply by:
October 16, 2026

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Join Hydro’s innovation journey and play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable aluminum production. As a global leader in the aluminum industry, Hydro is committed to pioneering technologies that advance decarbonization and operational excellence. Through projects such as Hal Zero, our groundbreaking CO₂-emission-free process for producing primary aluminum, we continue to push the boundaries of industrial innovation. The Hal Zero Department in TOS is responsible for developing the Hal Zero Technology.

We are a team of highly skilled colleagues with different backgrounds, experience and expertise.

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.

The tasks will depend somewhat on the students background and focus during studies.

The Summer Intern will have his/her own mini-project do be conducted during the stay. It may comprise a combination of theoretical and practical lab-tasks.

Typical tasks are laboratory work to enhance the understanding of a particular topic important for the Hal Zero development, or modelling where that is relevant.

The end product will always be a report summarizing the work that has been done through the summer. The student will also need to present his/her work for the larger Hal Zero team towards the end as the work can be relevant to many colleagues.

• Master study in Chemical Engineering,Material Science, Physics,Nanotechnology,Inorganic Chemistry,Process Chemistry/Engineering,Metallurgy,Electrochemistry,Heterogeneous catalysis,Environmental Engineering/Science Economics, Management of Technology, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Economics and Technology or a related field.
• HSE-focused with a positive attitude.
• Practical and self-driven.
• Curious and eager to learn.

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

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

• 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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Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.

With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.