Despite hailing from the north east of England – a region rich in heavy industry history – Heather Rowland never dreamt she’d be at the coalface of a south Wales steelworks.
Now, more than a decade into her career, Heather has overcome imposter syndrome to cement herself as a key figure in Port Talbot’s steelmaking plant, playing a large part in projects and processes that keep the site operating safely and efficiently.
As one of the 4% of women in operational roles across Tata Steel’s hub in Port Talbot and Llanwern, Heather is keen to see more female representation in the workforce, and while she has achieved so much already – she is not done yet. Heather is a true woman of steel.
Episode 9: “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create”
Build me up buttercup
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it
The will and the way
School of thought
You pays your money and you takes your choice
Push-me-pull-you
Part of the problem or part of the solution?
Don’t mention the C word
Women of Steel S3 E4 - Karen Bowman
Women of Steel S3 E3 - Barbara Evans
Women of Steel S3 E2 - Dr. Aimee Goodall
Women of Steel S3 E1 – Natalie Phillips
Women of Steel S2 E5 - Natalie Young
Women of Steel S2 E4 - Rouha Hussaina
Women of Steel S2 E3 - Jo Evans
Women of Steel S2 E2 - Amanda Brady
Women of Steel S2 E1 - Susan Jones
As ready as we can be
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