Working at Kiwa: Christian Kreyberg Grødal
Christian Kreyberg Grødal works as Department Manager of Kiwa Norway’s materials laboratories in Kongsberg and Rygge. In 2019 he participated in Kiwa’s global Talent Development Programme.
'After obtaining my master’s degree in Material Technology in 2012, I started as a Materials Engineer at an engineering company based in Trondheim. In 2014 I was ready for a new challenging career step. I was happy to start at Kiwa Norway, then still called Inspecta, as Metallurgist (material consultant). Since January 2019 I am Department Manager for the materials technology department.'
Drive to improve
'What I like about working at Kiwa, besides the fact that I have a challenging and varied job, is the possibility to influence your own development. I was honored that I was asked to participate in Kiwa’s Talent Development Programme.'
'Kiwa is developing strongly, which has a positive effect on my work. I notice this by a drive to explore 'what else can we do?' or 'can we do this in a better way?'. We are always looking for the next step for our customers, therefore I see a bright future at Kiwa. At Kiwa we work continuously on the development and improvement of our services.'
Talent Development Programme
Christian has joined the Kiwa Talent Development Programme (TDP) and finished his last module in November 2019. Christian: 'TDP is about being aware that what you say and do and how you say and do things can affect others. Being aware of this, you can solve obstacles that might occur. The programme really helps me to handle this in a good way.'
'I’ve joined the programme because I thought this was a good opportunity to learn more about something that you normally wouldn’t learn in your everyday work. Besides that, you meet colleagues from all over the world and you learn more about the services Kiwa provides outside Norway.'
Working at Kiwa
Name: Christian Kreyberg Grødal
Current position: Department Manager of Kiwa Norway’s materials laboratories.
What exactly does Christian do at Kiwa?
'In our materials laboratories we perform mechanical and chemical testing and evaluation of metallic materials, rubber, polymers and composites. We also support costumers with expertise during the development of new products, including the design phase, the production phase and failure examinations.'
'As a Department Manager at Kiwa Norway’s materials laboratories I make sure my colleagues have what they need to do their job, both in terms of equipment and work environment.'
'I ensure that we work according to our procedures and maintain our accreditations and costumer approvals. Besides this, I contribute to quotations, sales strategies and development of our services. And whenever I get the opportunity, I also work in projects with our customers.'
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