Marta De Val
About Marta De Val
Marta De Val is an experienced Chief Quality Auditor at Applus+ in Spain, specializing in quality assurance within the nuclear sector. She has conducted benchmarking analyses with international nuclear power plants and has completed various training programs to enhance her expertise in occupational health and safety management systems.
Work at Applus+
Marta De Val has been employed at Applus+ as Auditora Jefe de Calidad since 2012. In this role, she oversees quality audits and ensures compliance with established standards within the organization. Her work is primarily focused in Madrid and surrounding areas in Spain. De Val's responsibilities include conducting internal audits, developing quality assurance guidelines, and engaging in compliance training. She has played a significant role in enhancing the quality management systems at Applus+.
Education and Expertise
Marta De Val studied at Universidad de Zaragoza, where she specialized in Química Inorgánica and earned her Licenciada en Quimicas from 1994 to 2000. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in chemical sciences, which she has applied throughout her career. Additionally, she completed a Chief Auditor course for OHSAS 18001 in November 2017, which expanded her skills in occupational health and safety management systems.
Background
Prior to her current role at Applus+, Marta De Val worked at Bergé Manutención Ibérica, part of the Bergé Group, as Responsable de Garantías and Gestor de Calidad from 2008 to 2011. In this position, she was responsible for managing quality processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards within the automotive division. This experience contributed to her expertise in quality management and assurance.
Achievements in Nuclear Sector
Marta De Val has conducted benchmarking analysis with international nuclear power plants, including KrsKo NPP in Slovenia and North Anna and Ceng in the USA. This work aimed to develop guidelines aligned with CNAT's action plans. She has also participated in the internal audit of the Quality Assurance Service at CN Jose Cabrera, focusing on critical areas such as document control, training and qualification, and equipment inspection.
Compliance Training and Standards
In June 2019, Marta De Val engaged in compliance training related to criminal law, which strengthened her knowledge in legal compliance within the nuclear sector. She has received specialized training in various standards and practices, including UNE 73401:1995, EFR 1000-1 ed.4, and ISO 9001:2015. This training has enhanced her expertise in quality assurance specific to the nuclear industry.