Summer Intern- Research and Development
Houston, Texas
Employer: Nabors Industries
Industry: ADMINISTRATION
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Company Overview
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
JOB SUMMARY
Nabors is seeking an Intern to join our research and development team focused on hydrogen evolution and carbon nanomaterial applications. The candidate will help develop proton exchange membranes, electrolyzers and fuel cells. The Intern may also formulate, test, and characterize carbon nanomaterials. This is an interdisciplinary hands-on position requiring a willingness to investigate novel ideas in a dynamic environment with other scientists and engineers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handle novel carbon nanomaterials following established protocols.
• Characterize materials using a variety of analytical techniques such as XRD, Raman and FTIR.
• Evaluate the performance of carbon nanomaterials in various applications.
• Assist in the production of proton exchange membranes.
• Run electrolyzers or fuel cells to evaluate proton exchange membranes.
• Optimize proton exchange membrane performance.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental activities, prepare reports and present results to peers.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance technical, safety and professional skills.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• In pursuit of undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• General knowledge of hydrogen evolution and carbon nanomaterial applications.
• Some previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to record data accurately and share results with others.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field of study.
• Hands on experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures.
• Ability to flourish as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers.
• The successful candidate will be innovative, self-starting and team orientated.
• Working understanding of control and variable experimental process.
BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES
• An appreciation and commitment to safety and quality.
• General problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multitask.
• Curious about science and engineering.
• Strong attention to details.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Data gathering and presentation of results.
• MS Office computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
• The primary location for this position is an office and laboratory environment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs.
Company Overview
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
JOB SUMMARY
Nabors is seeking an Intern to join our research and development team focused on hydrogen evolution and carbon nanomaterial applications. The candidate will help develop proton exchange membranes, electrolyzers and fuel cells. The Intern may also formulate, test, and characterize carbon nanomaterials. This is an interdisciplinary hands-on position requiring a willingness to investigate novel ideas in a dynamic environment with other scientists and engineers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handle novel carbon nanomaterials following established protocols.
• Characterize materials using a variety of analytical techniques such as XRD, Raman and FTIR.
• Evaluate the performance of carbon nanomaterials in various applications.
• Assist in the production of proton exchange membranes.
• Run electrolyzers or fuel cells to evaluate proton exchange membranes.
• Optimize proton exchange membrane performance.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental activities, prepare reports and present results to peers.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance technical, safety and professional skills.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• In pursuit of undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• General knowledge of hydrogen evolution and carbon nanomaterial applications.
• Some previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to record data accurately and share results with others.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field of study.
• Hands on experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures.
• Ability to flourish as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers.
• The successful candidate will be innovative, self-starting and team orientated.
• Working understanding of control and variable experimental process.
BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES
• An appreciation and commitment to safety and quality.
• General problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multitask.
• Curious about science and engineering.
• Strong attention to details.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Data gathering and presentation of results.
• MS Office computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
• The primary location for this position is an office and laboratory environment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs.
Created: 2024-06-14
Reference: 24000025
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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