Hilario Nieto

To lead complex capital projects in the oil & gas, aerospace, or infrastructure sectors, applying a strong foundation in mechanical systems, risk management, and cross-disciplinary execution to deliver world-class engineering solutions that are safe, scalable, and sustainable.

Versatile and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of progressive experience leading capital projects across oil & gas, mining operations, and high-tech infrastructure. Proven success in field installation, systems commissioning, and stakeholder engagement in high-risk, regulated environments. Demonstrates a consistent track record delivering multi-million-dollar assets under budget and ahead of schedule. Fluent in cross-industry execution including pump systems, PSDs, pipelines, and robotic platforms.

Project engineering professional with substantial experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality. Expertise in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Known for effective problem-solving, adaptability to changing project requirements, and consistent delivery of results.

• Freeport-McMoRan, Project Engineer II, 01/01/23–Present, $14.9M Filter Tank Replacement (Chino Mine), Oversaw mechanical construction, pig receiver redesign, NDM integration, and pump testing., $17.2M Lampbright Buttress & Infill (Chino), Coordinated geotech fills, drainage pipe install, and interdepartmental workflows., Acid Unloading Station Upgrade (~$16M), Supported safety, pump system design, and cost analysis of acid transfer line., Diversion Tanks ($4.2M Estimate), Supported design proposal to optimize recycling and overflow efficiency., SX/EW Arm Support & Pipe Modeling, Inventor/Nastran analysis and hydraulic modeling of robotic support bridge., Valencia Pump Station Redesign (Tyrone), Developed 3D design layouts, TDH analysis, and relocation study., GIS Infrastructure Mapping, Built full map of pipelines, pumps, waterlines, and electrical with specifications and flow data.
• Horton Automatics, Project Manager / Field Engineer, 01/01/21–12/31/22, $4.5B Metro Lima Line 2 (Peru), Installed 147 PSDs across 12 metro stations; managed 250+ team, materials from Houston, and QC from Mexico., LAX Airport – Olympic PSD Modernization, Upgraded screen doors, ran FAT/OAT, and led site safety meetings., Chicago O’Hare International, Resolved false alarms in EEDs through hardware redesign and retrofit., Phoenix – Taiwan Semiconductor, Oversaw cleanroom access systems install and validation.

• MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
• OSHA-30 (Construction Safety)
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
• Centrifugal Pump Systems (Flowserve)
• Bulk Solids Handling (Jenike & Johanson)

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Inventor
• Civil3D
• AFT Fathom
• KY-Pipe
• SAP
• Power BI
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• MATLAB
• LabVIEW
• Arduino
• Astronics
• SIMULIA
• MS Project
• Excel

• UAV Capstone: Payload drone built using CNC, Autodesk, Arduino, and GIS software.
• Mechanical Punch Press: Designed and simulated high-speed mechanical press.
• Shaft Fabrication: Delivered ±0.001” precision components validated through FEA.