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12:20

July 28, 2025

Wrenches To Reliability: A Journey Of Neurodivergence In The Workplace

Perspective
Data Stage
Day 01

For 19 years, I worked as a diesel mechanic but always felt stuck. Despite my leadership skills and ability to think outside the box, I kept getting overlooked. At 35, I was diagnosed with ADHD it explained so much. But medication wasn’t the magic fix I expected, I realized I had to work differently as a neurodivergent person.

A friend pushed me out of the workshop into asset health, which led to a game-changing secondment in risk and assurance. Suddenly, I was supported and trusted. Attending the Mainstream Conference confirmed it. I wanted to be a reliability engineer. Now, I’ve found my place and I love it!

Topics:

Mental Health and Workforce Wellbeing

Speakers

Rowan Watt
Rowan Watt

Reliability Engineer

Rio Tinto

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