Norms & Standards Expert – Belgium – 6 Months
Description :
As part of its expansion, the group is seeking a Norms & Certification Expert to join the Design Office and support its hydrogen-related product lines. This role is critical to ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards in product design and project execution. Leadership & Coordination
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Organise regulatory and standards monitoring activities.
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Ensure upskilling and technical awareness within internal teams.
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Build and manage strong partnerships with third parties, certification bodies, and clients.
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Promote continuous improvement and standardisation across projects.
Normative & Technical Compliance
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Define and implement compliance strategies across product lifecycle.
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Guide internal teams in the application of relevant norms and standards (ASME, EN, PED, CE, IEC, ATEX, etc.).
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Review and validate technical documentation, procedures, and compliance matrices.
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Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), particularly for pressure equipment and safety systems.
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Contribute to working groups to represent John Cockerill’s interests at national and international levels.
Supplier & Project Interface
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Participate in proposal reviews and client clarifications.
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Review supplier offers and collaborate with HSE and Quality departments.
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Lead qualification and evaluation of engineering subcontractors and equipment manufacturers.
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Participate in product lifecycle reviews and New Product Introduction (NPI) gates.
Profile :
Education: Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Industrial). Experience:
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Minimum 10–15 years in complex regulatory and normative environments.
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Strong experience in Oil & Gas or Chemical industry projects.
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Experience in the hydrogen sector and with hazardous area compliance is a strong asset.
Technical Expertise:
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In-depth knowledge of pressure vessels, low/high voltage systems, control & instrumentation.
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Familiarity with both European and US regulatory frameworks.
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Experience in product development, systems engineering and supplier auditing.
Soft Skills:
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Strong organisational and coordination abilities.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international and multicultural environment.
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Able to manage several priorities under strict deadlines.
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Willingness to travel for short international assignments if needed.
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