Expresso 17 | Shaping tomorrow

They explained their vision, ambition as well as the liveliness of the sector, and the opportunities for all, which I have never experienced before. And

that’s the point when I decided to join EXP.” Ivy Chen, EIT

Tina is a witness of how the mining industry is shifting towards sustainable and environmentally sound practices. “The extractives in the mining industry cause dramatic impacts on the natural environment and human health,” comments Tina. “I’m proud to contribute to more sustainable and safer practices by providing optimized engineering solutions that achieve high standards of health and safety of operations.” Ivy, who recently graduated from University of Toronto with a major in mineral engineering, has been working on Vale’s North Atlantic Operations Water Management Program. Choosing a field that is male dominated can be intimidating but for Ivy, the hiring process at EXP was a differentiator. “What really impressed me was that when Aziz and Ian Vesterback (director of engineering, mining at EXP), interviewed me, I could feel that my experience was valued,” explains Ivy. “They explained their vision, ambition as well as the liveliness of the

sector, and the opportunities for all, which I have never experienced before. And that’s the point when I decided to join EXP.” Nahid comes to us from Iran, where she studied and trained in electrical engineering. When she moved to Canada, she found her experience to be directly transferable, having worked in manufacturing and engineering,

sites that have been in operation for generations. The upgrades will increase efficiency and reduce emissions for the remainder of the mine’s life. “It’s such a collaborative environment that I’m always excited to get to site and work directly with our clients,” explains Nahid. “They value our expertise and it’s a big reason why our scope of work keeps increasing!” The mining team has a vision for growth that is centered around optimized solutions, diverse and talented team members and client satisfaction. With each new project and change request, our people are responding and delivering with the same knowledge and passion that is evident across all our markets and services. This makes diversity even more important: inclusivity and fostering a culture of varied perspectives is proving to be the way to more creative, innovative and productive teams.

Nahid Shekari, EIT

procurement and construction on major industrial projects. Today, Nahid is upgrading the electrical systems at mine

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