Steve Herman

M. Eng., P. Eng.

Steve is a Professional Engineer who holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from Queen’s University and a Master’s degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary, having completed this thesis-based degree while a full-time WaterSMART employee. His thesis investigated the heat transfer impacts of fouling in steam generation equipment for in situ bitumen recovery in Alberta. In his role at WaterSMART, Steve provides a range of services, including project management, meeting facilitation, and communications support. Steve is most active in the Resource Industries Line of Business, helping clients with water strategy development, water security, technology development, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. In addition, Steve is involved in the development of water market entry strategies and supporting market estimates and feasibility studies. Growing up in Calgary, Steve enjoyed travelling to the Rockies to enjoy their natural beauty, including the lakes and rivers. He has fond memories of his grandparents’ lakeside cabin and has always had an interest in being a good environmental steward. Steve views water as being ubiquitous to so many industries, especially in his home province of Alberta, including oil and gas and agriculture. Recognizing the value and scarcity of water, Steve wants to contribute to its responsible utilization, thereby protecting our water resources for people, the environment, and industry now and in the future.