Her Story
About Christin
I've been working as a chemical engineer, or process engineer as it's called, for about 28 years. Throughout my career, I've worked in various settings including office environments and facility operations, and I've gained experience across multiple industries such as chemicals, renewable energy, liquefied natural gas, and food products. I consider myself a generalist who has done a whole bunch of different things. I just started a new job with an operating company, and I'm really excited about it because it's helping get some key minerals that are needed for renewable technologies. In my current role, I'm helping the company pick an EPC firm (engineering procurement construction firm) to build their first commercial-scale facility. I work closely with the R&D folks and help translate what they find to the engineering firm to make sure we're building the facility appropriately. One thing I'm most proud of in my career is training and sharing information with younger engineers.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christin
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say hard work. And then I've had some good bosses along the way who have really helped me.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say just ignore the naysayers, for one thing. And then just be your best self. I think for someone that's good at math and science, I would definitely encourage them to consider engineering. When I started, there weren't that many women, and it's still true today, but it's gotten a little bit better. I've seen a shift over time in the office politics and office atmosphere. I feel like it's better now, so I definitely encourage a young woman to consider engineering.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I think a challenge when I started was there weren't that many women, and it's still true today, but it's gotten a little bit better. I've seen a shift over time in the office politics and office atmosphere. So I feel like it's better now, and I definitely encourage a young woman to consider engineering. Another challenge has been speaking up when I'm an introvert.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I think one value that's really important to me is trying to help with climate change and helping future generations. And then, making sure all the projects that I work on are safe for the people on the project and the public. Safety is something I think about constantly in my work.
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