An Employee’s Story in the Gas Utility Industry

Deyanira, also known as Jenny, shares her experiences as the regional health and safety manager for Elecnor Hawkeye’s gas operations division. She discusses the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated construction industry, the importance of gaining respect, and how she learned to navigate her position of authority. Jenny also touches on what motivates her, including the continuous learning aspect of her job, engagement with people, and her desire to provide for her daughter. She reflects on how working in this industry builds confidence and shares what International Women’s Day means to her as a first-generation American woman of color in the field.