Jose L Flores
Summary
Senior Construction and Project Management professional with 15+ years of experience delivering complex industrial, energy, and mining projects across international and remote environments, including Norway, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and the United States. Proven leader of multidisciplinary construction teams, overseeing mechanical, piping, drilling, and field execution on high-risk, schedule-driven projects. Known for driving safe execution, resolving technical and field challenges, managing contractors and stakeholders, and delivering projects in alignment with scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical & Piping Construction Manager
Metso
Odda, Norway
2024 - Current
- Lead mechanical and piping construction activities on a large-scale industrial project, overseeing supervisors, contractors, and field personnel across multiple work fronts.
- Direct daily construction execution to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.
- Act as the primary point of contact for RFIs, NCRs, and field technical issues, driving timely resolution to minimize rework and schedule impacts.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to align construction sequencing and turnover milestones.
- Provide regular progress, risk, and schedule reporting to client representatives and senior leadership, including mitigation strategies and execution plans.
Senior Dual Field Engineer – Directional Driller
SLB (Schlumberger)
, USA/International
2023 - 2024
- Served in senior field leadership roles across complex drilling operations, including international assignments in Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and offshore environments.
- Led drilling and construction-adjacent field execution, supervising multidisciplinary crews under high-risk, schedule-driven conditions.
- Acted as Engineer in Charge (EIC), holding full responsibility for operational decision-making, crew coordination, and client communication.
- Managed daily operations, logistics, and equipment readiness to meet performance targets and operational timelines.
- Ensured strict compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, contributing to incident-free operations.
- Partnered directly with clients to align operational plans, resolve challenges, and maintain strong working relationships.
Project Engineer
Saunders Construction
Denver, CO
2022 - 2023
- Coordinated with prime contractors for MEP, interior framing, and drywall scopes on a large multifamily construction project.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and issue logs, using construction management systems.
- Communicated project progress, scope changes, and risks to stakeholders to support schedule adherence and milestone delivery.
- Reviewed construction drawings throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with specifications and contract requirements.
Project Engineer
Metso Outotec
, Saudi Arabia
2020 - 2022
- Monitored mechanical, piping, and structural steel construction progress on a large-scale gold refinery project.
- Supervised contractors and field teams, including mechanical and piping supervisors, to ensure scope alignment, quality standards, and technical compliance.
- Coordinated with contracts and commissioning teams to resolve field and technical issues impacting construction progress.
- Led mechanical completion walkdowns with contractors and client representatives to support turnover and commissioning readiness.
Engineer in Charge
Schlumberger
, CO
2020 - 2020
- Directed day-to-day operations across 12 or more active rigs, overseeing field execution and operational performance.
- Managed and mentored over 20 field engineers and specialists, including team leads, with responsibility for safety, performance, and inventory control.
- Conducted root cause analyses, and implemented lessons learned to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
Senior MWD Field Engineer
Schlumberger
, USA
2011 - 2020
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshot downhole tools and surface equipment in active drilling environments.
- Trained and mentored field engineers and junior supervisors, supporting technical development and safe operations.
- Delivered real-time and post-job reporting to clients and internal teams to support operational decision-making.
Junior Project Manager
Nutec Bickley Industrial Furnaces & Kilns
Monterrey, Mexico
2008 - 2011
- Managed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of industrial ovens and kilns for industrial clients.
- Coordinated with clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to execute projects in line with scope, budget, and schedule.
- Ensured work compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Supported procurement and logistics activities to maintain project timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
ITESM
Monterrey, Mexico01-2008
Skills
- Construction & Senior Project Management
- Field Supervision, Site & Remote Team Leadership
- Mechanical & Piping Construction (Industrial, Energy & Mining)
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management
- Schedule Planning, Field Execution & Progress Reporting
- Cost Control, Change Management & Risk Mitigation
- RFIs, NCRs & Technical Problem Resolution
- Quality Control & Safety Leadership (OSHA)
- Commissioning, Turnover & Client Handover
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
Timeline
Mechanical & Piping Construction Manager
Metso
2024 - Current
Senior Dual Field Engineer – Directional Driller
SLB (Schlumberger)
2023 - 2024
Project Engineer
Saunders Construction
2022 - 2023
Project Engineer
Metso Outotec
2020 - 2022
Engineer in Charge
Schlumberger
2020 - 2020
Senior MWD Field Engineer
Schlumberger
2011 - 2020
Junior Project Manager
Nutec Bickley Industrial Furnaces & Kilns
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
ITESM