Jose Macias

Detail-oriented Chemical Engineer with 5 years of hands-on engineering experience specializing in electrical & instrumentation (E&I), piping, spooling, maintenance, and industrial safety. Adept at leveraging technical engineering principles to optimize processes, enforce HSE standards, and drive efficient project execution. Fully approved for U.S. employment under TN Visa status.

Field Engineer (Piping and Electrical & Instrumentation) at Kiewit USA (2025-03 – Present)

• Interpret construction drawings and technical specifications for project management and field instructions.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, deliverables lists, man-hour estimates, and schedules with field operations supervision in tandem with subcontractors and vendors.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work packages, material deliveries, and installations.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Maintain project record-keeping, correspondence, daily reports, Requests for Information (RFIs), and engineering memorandums.

Project Controls Engineer at Kiewit Mexico (2022-10 – 2025-02)

• Analyzed and interpreted engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) for project development.
• Preparation and execution of work packages for piping systems.
• Implemented and monitored site quality control programs.
• Liaised with fabrication shops for materials development and delivery tracking.
• Supported field engineers in interpreting technical drawings and performing material take-offs to guarantee installation accuracy.

Maintenance Assistant at ENEX (2021-01 – 2022-09)

• Performed routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Solved technical troubleshooting issues and performed required system repairs.
• Requisitioned, ordered, and received maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Enforced strict Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols and regulatory compliance.

B.S. in Chemical Engineering in Sustainable Processes – Tecnológico de Monterrey (2019)