Normet appoints new tunneling director to expand North, Latin America reach
Normet, a global technology company specializing in underground solutions, tunnelling and civil engineering, has appointed Claudia Hernandez as Director of Tunneling Americas, further reinforcing its goal in advancing tunneling solutions across both North America and Latin America.
Claudia brings extensive hands-on experience in underground mining and tunneling, with a strong focus on advanced sprayed concrete processes and modern tunnel support systems. With over 25 years of industry experience, Claudia has held key technical and leadership roles supporting some of the world's most complex underground projects. Her background in applied engineering, site operations, and tunnel support technologies ensures that she brings both practical and design insight to the challenges faced in today's tunneling environments, Normet stated in a news release announcing the appointment.
In her new role, Claudia will work closely with Normet's regional teams in the Americas and will be based in Toronto. Claudia will be supporting customers and contractors in optimizing the design and application of sprayed concrete and ground support solutions. She will play a key role in transferring knowledge, enhancing project performance, and ensuring that innovative tunnelling techniques are effectively implemented across diverse ground conditions and project phases.
"I'm pleased to be joining Normet," Claudia remarked. "Normet's strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leading-edge technology is inspiring. The team works together with passion and maintains a strong focus on the underground industry."
"Claudia's deep understanding of tunneling processes and her track record in delivering technical excellence with both internal and external teams will be a major asset to Normet and our partners across the Americas," said Ross Dimmock, Vice President of Tunneling for Normet. "Her appointment supports our strategic vision to drive tunneling performance through strengthening and supporting our regional teams with world-class industry talent."
Claudia's addition further augments Normet's global capability to support the industry in realizing the benefits of modern sprayed concrete processes, while promoting sustainable and productive underground construction solutions.
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