Valerie Hebert
About Valerie Hebert
Valerie Hebert is a Manager of Environment at Northvolt, with a background in chemical engineering and sustainable development. She has held various roles in environmental management across multiple companies, including KRONOS Worldwide and SNC-Lavalin.
Current Role at Northvolt
Valerie Hebert serves as the Manager Environment at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing environmental initiatives and ensuring compliance with sustainability practices at the company's facility in St-Basile-le-Grand, Québec, Canada. Her focus includes implementing strategies that align with Northvolt's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Previous Experience at KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Valerie Hebert worked at KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. for a total of five years. She began as the Environmental Affairs Coordinator from 2014 to 2019, where she managed environmental compliance and sustainability projects. She then advanced to the position of Manager, Environment and Energy from 2019 until 2024, focusing on environmental management and energy efficiency initiatives.
Experience at Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd
Valerie Hebert was employed at Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd as an Engineer in Environment & Sustainability for nine months in 2012. During her time in Reading, United Kingdom, she contributed to projects aimed at enhancing environmental performance and sustainability within the energy sector.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Valerie Hebert has a strong educational foundation in chemical engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Environment from Polytechnique Montréal, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Environmental Management from the University of London, which she completed between 2009 and 2012.
Early Career at SNC-Lavalin
Valerie Hebert began her career as an Environmental Engineer at SNC-Lavalin, where she worked from 2005 to 2011. Her role involved environmental assessments and compliance projects across various locations, including Montreal, Canada, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in environmental management.