Non Destructive Testing Regional Expert

Req ID : 447479

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry.

Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

NDT Regional Expert : Coordinate, support, animate the Network of NDT Site Experts, technical support to the Sites of the Region in absence of Site NDT Expert.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to..) :

Quality

Reports directly to :

NDT Regional Expert reports to the Operations Quality Director of the Region

Other reporting to : Indirect reports :

Indirect reports :

NDT Regional Experts report to NDT Global Coordinator

Network & Links

Internal :

• Central Operations Teams
• Region Quality Directors
• Region Operations Quality teams
• Black Belts

External :

• Other Companies (for industrial benchmarking)
• Suppliers (providers of NDT services or equipment)

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Accountability & Authorities :

NDT Regional Expert

• Coordinates NDT Site referents at Region Level
• Establishes, reviews and validates NDT procedures and instructions (for specific applications)
• Reviews and challenges NDT procedures and instructions for the Sites of the Region
• Is aware of the evolutions of the standards of the Region
• Supports the selection at site level of the right NDTs
• Supports innovation by developing new NDT applications for the sites of the Region based on local needs
• Supervises, provides guidance and mentoring to NDT personnel (all levels)
• Performs NDT assessments on the sites of the Region to ensure the compliance to NDT standards and Alstom procedures and guidelines
• Ensures L3 are available on the sites dealing with NDT
• Animates the network by systematic calls (min 1 / month)
• Supports root cause analysis and investigations upon Operations request

Performance measurements :

NDT Region Expert

• Number of NDT assessments performed per Region, lead time to close Site action plans on NDT’s
• NDT Expert (L3) for each site of the Region (where applicable, as a function of the NDT used by the site)
• All NDTs procedure of the Region are approved by L3 (or verified by Alstom L3 when sub-contracted)

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory :

• Engineer's degree mechanics / electrics / electronics
• Experience in managing Quality tools and problem-solving tools
• Level 3 according to ISO 9712 or ASNT in the NDT methods visual testing, magnetic testing, penetration testing, ultrasonic testing, Radiography testing, (leak testing is a plus) or L2 with 10 years of experience
• Welding engineer / welding technician (IWE / IWT)

Desirable :

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Experience

Mandatory :

• 10 year in NDTs
• 3 years in management position

Desirable :

Management position in Quality >

3 years

Competencies & Skills

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage functionally an international network
• Fluent in English

Location :

Physically location may be negotiable within Alstom relevant Americas locations

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type : Experienced

Job Segment : Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma, Testing, Technical Support, Management, Technology