Vanessa Visman
About Vanessa Visman
Vanessa Visman serves as the Global Director of Operational Readiness at Hatch, a position she has held since 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in operational readiness across various sectors, she has contributed to projects both domestically and internationally.
Work at Hatch
Vanessa Visman has held multiple roles at Hatch since 2008, currently serving as the Global Director Operational Readiness since 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. Her previous positions include Operational Readiness Project Manager, Operational Readiness Lead Australia-Asia, and Operational Readiness Global Lead. She has also worked as Technical Manager for the Operational Readiness Portfolio and Production Support Lead. Her experience spans various regions, including Australia, Abu Dhabi, and other international locations, demonstrating her capability in managing operational readiness across diverse environments.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Visman holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Wollongong, where she studied Business Administration and Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Materials Engineering from the same university. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Applied Science in Metallurgy at TAFE NSW. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in operational readiness, project management, and technical training in engineering, particularly within the steel and mining sectors.
Background
Vanessa Visman's career began in the metallurgical field, working as a Metallurgist at BlueScope Steel from 1993 to 1996. She progressed through various roles at BlueScope Steel, including Slab Inventory Management, Caster Scheduler, and Hot Strip Mill Scheduler. She later served as Technical Engineer and Operations Manager at Orrcon Steel. Her diverse background in manufacturing and engineering laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in operational readiness at Hatch, where she has developed significant expertise in planning and executing operational readiness for both greenfield and brownfield sites.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Vanessa Visman has built a reputation for her project leadership skills and expertise in operational readiness. She has successfully managed projects in the Port, Rail, Mining, and manufacturing sectors, both in Australia and internationally. Her focus on Transition to Operations has emphasized the importance of project management and the sponsorship of Operational Readiness projects, contributing to the successful commissioning of various initiatives in the steel and mining industries.