Portraits of women engineers at Vallourec: a source of inspiration for today and tomorrow
On the occasion of International Women in Engineering Day, discover the compelling profiles of some of the amazing women who are shaping the future of engineering at Vallourec. Their inspiring journeys show that innovation transcends gender.
These women embody the spirit of the Women@Vallourec program, a Group initiative dedicated to promoting gender equality and supporting the development of female talent within Vallourec.
Lívia Mangualde: a driving force in R&D
Lívia’s passion for products has led her to become a key figure in the women in the Women@Vallourec program, and to play an active role in developing the Group’s portfolio of products and solutions. As a senior R&D engineer/expert at the Jeceaba site in Brazil, Livia develops new products for Vallourec’s tubular goods portfolio. She also works with laboratories and coordinates testing for the ONE R&D team in Brazil.
Justine Bernard: Advancing the energy transition
Since joining Vallourec in 2008, Justine, Hydrogen Storage Technical Manager, has become an expert in the Group’s core oil & gas business. Leveraging the Group’s mobility program, she is now developing low carbon solutions with the Vallourec® New Energies team. Her hydrogen know-how makes her one of the key Women@Vallourec advancing the energy transition. Read more about Justine’s job and her journey at Vallourec…
Paula Geraghty: a woman in the field
With a background in business management, Paula Geraghty took over as Operations Manager of the Aberdeen site in Scotland, UK, at a pivotal moment for this site specializing in Oil & Gas activities. Thanks to her patience and determination, she continually guides her 30-strong team as they overcome everyday challenges, making her a worthy member of the Women@Vallourec program contributing to the legacy of excellence…
Binh Nguyen: Empowering Services
As an OCTG Project Manager at Vallourec, Binh brings a wealth of experience to the Group’s service activities, thanks to her expertise in Oil Field services, drilling, and measurement. Highly motivated by the opportunity to help Vallourec transition from a production-focused approach to a more diversified, service-oriented model, Binh oversees the Rover project, which involves deploying small robots inside tubes to collect crucial data.