Previously working as a Project Manager in Chile at Ausenco, and now currently the Operations Manager for North America, Macarena has successfully led interdisciplinary teams through all phases of pipeline development, from concept design to commissioning. Her technical expertise includes slurry pipelines, seawater, desalinated water, and reclaimed water transportation systems.
Macarena has played a key role in flagship projects, including Quebrada Blanca Phase 2, Escondida Water Recovery, and Northern Axis OCP Pipelines, among others. Her leadership has consistently united cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and optimise resources for critical water and concentrate transport infrastructure.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with a specialisation in hydraulics, and a Master of Science in Engineering Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Country experience:
- Argentina
- Canada
- Chile
- India
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- United States of America