Faces of the Diversion: Katrina Nibourg

Katrina Nibourg: [00:00:13] Hi, I’m Katrina Nibourg. I’m the channel manager for ASN Constructors. My background is I’m a civil engineer. I graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and for the last 15 years, I’ve been working in heavy construction and mining across Canada.

[00:00:33] My role is I’m the channel manager for ASN Constructors, which means I oversee all of the earthworks and channel construction for the project. So I’ll be looking after all of the heavy equipment and earthworks for the 50 million cubic yards of material we need to move.

[00:00:48] The opportunity to work on a project like this that’s going to benefit the community is very meaningful for me. I grew up in a place that flooded regularly, so I’ve seen the devastation that can happen to the community. To be on a project that’s going to have a lasting impact is a great opportunity.

[00:01:06] Moving to Fargo and becoming a member of the community has been really great. I’m honestly busy every weekend between the farmers markets and taking pottery classes. It’s just been a beautiful place. Everyone’s been really friendly and honestly there’s too much to do.

[00:01:20] One of the best things about being in construction is years down the road being able to see what’s left over and being able to drive by and say, “I did that, I was part of it.” I’ve been on a lot of large-scale projects, but this one is definitely going to be wonderful to be able to see the impact that it has on the community and be able to say, “I was there, I was a part of it, I did that.”

[00:01:48] If you’re interested in working in construction, either in the field or in the office, you should definitely consider ASN Constructors. Our equipment is brand new. We’ve got year-round work with great schedules and a great team. We’ve got a great apprenticeship opportunity for anyone who’s interested in starting out in the field, and if you’re interested in working in the office, we’ve got lots of technical and non-technical roles that you can be part of a great team.