Do you want to join a world leader in the railway sector?

Alstom is leading in the field of innovations aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. For all public transport companies in the Nordics, we are an important supplier of equipment and systems and we are the partner to meet the growing need for public transport.

In the Nordic countries, Alstom has around 400 employees and offices in Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen, as well as several local offices and service depots.

The Nordic EHS & Quality Director is responsible for implementing and upholding standards regarding the continuous improvement Quality approach and the improvement of EHS performance within our Nordic organization. This means defining and implementing high and realistic standards, supporting and challenging process owners to reach these standards and reporting to Senior Management. It also means to manage a network of EHS and Quality Site Managers.

Main responsibilities:

• Advice, coach and support operational management in the implementation of the defined Quality & EHS procedure and actions.
• Maintain the EHS management system based on Alstom Zero Deviation Policy, SCC (VCA) and CO2 performance standard at the highest level.
• Develop and implement strategies taking into account the business and corporate requirements for managing and continually improving the company’s Quality & EHS standards.
• Ensure that there are adequate documented processes and procedures in place to address the activities of the business.
• Ensure consistency of QCD objectives and the contractual/regulatory obligations applicable to the projects.
• Leading an ‘Cultural Change’ program aiming to improve safety performance & Right first Time Approach.
• Travel to field locations to support setup on proper Quality & EHS structure and procedures.
• Be the driver for Alstom’s sustainability work; meaning defining and driving improvement plans that are in line with Alstom Nordics vision and strategy.

The EHS & Quality network has a strong link to the central organization in Paris, and this role will have a reporting line to the Nordic Management team as well to Europe EHS & Quality Director. This position is based in Oslo, Norway, but will require frequent travels to our sites within the Nordic according the business demands and also in Europe.

Skills and education

The successful candidate will have minimum a bachelor degree in Engineering/Safety Engineering/Quality (electromechanical, electrical and/or material) or equivalent is preferable and 10 years or more experience within a complex and technical (project) environment. Strong knowledge of required qualifications of Quality & EHS management systems and operational experience from working on site is required. Experience from railway projects would be an asset. Fluency in English is required and is an asset with one of the Scandinavian languages as well.

As a person you are recognized as a strong leader with great communication skills and able to adapt to all levels of the organization. You are reliable, agile and accurate with customer focus. 

Alstom offer

Joining Alstom means being a part of a highly qualified international team and you will be working with some of the most prestige projects within the railway industry. Our work environment is dynamic and positive and our Nordic organization is fast-growing. At Alstom, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the expanding growth of the global transport industry, and a greener more sustainable future for mobility.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Are you the right person for this job and would you like to contribute in the development of an exciting environment? Then we invite you to apply for this position.

Application deadline 15.12.2019.