Jean Stieg, Operations Trainer on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Oil and Gas

Jean Stieg

Operations Trainer, Chevron

Minot, ND

2Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's of Science in Management from University of Mary Degree Master's in Business (online) Member Boy Scouts of America (local and district level) Member Past Chair Red Cross Member Past Member SHRM (North Dakota chapter)

Her Story

About Jean

Jean Stieg serves as an Operations Trainer for Chevron Oil Company in the oil and gas sector. In this capacity, she focuses on operations training, safety training and compliance, operator qualifications, OSHA-required training, non-regulated operator training, technical training, and regulatory work. She has accumulated 24 years in the field, with her current role spanning three years following the merger with Hess. Previously, Stieg spent 11 years at Enbridge Pipelines in safety, training, and compliance roles. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Management from the University of Mary through in-person studies and later completed a Master's in Business online while working full time and raising her family. Stieg has been actively involved in professional and community organizations, including local and district levels of the Boy Scouts of America, serving as past chair for the Red Cross, and as a past member of the North Dakota chapter of SHRM. She attributes her success to the support of her family, including her husband and children, and values always doing the right thing and being accountable in both her professional and personal life. Stieg advises that it is acceptable to say 'I do not know' and follow up later, a lesson from a regulatory mentor, and encourages young women entering the industry by noting increased opportunities despite remaining barriers.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Jean

01What do you attribute your success to?

I would have to say my family and my husband have been my biggest cheerleaders. I have also had several mentors that have influenced me along my career path.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

It was probably from a mentor that I had several years ago. She worked in the regulatory. I always wanted to be prepared for everything, no matter what. She always told me, it's okay to say, I don't know. Let me get back to you on that. One person can’t know everything lean into knowledge and keep putting tools in your toolbox.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

In the past years that I've seen, there's been a lot more opportunities for women in this industry. When I first kind of was in this industry, it was very male-dominated. But I see a lot more opportunities happening for women, and I encourage them to continue pursuing those avenues. It's expanded, but it still has a way to go. I still see some barriers, but I'd like to see some of the other people behind me start paving ways too.

04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Always doing the right thing. And being accountable. It's a core value of a lot of the companies that I have worked for and I keep that as a center.

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