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Work History
Education
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Training & Licenses
Unique Industry-Specific Experience
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Kenneth Lucas

Toxey,AL

Summary

Seasoned Drilling Superintendent with significant experience in oil and gas industry. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in managing drilling operations, ensuring safety regulations, and directing rig crews. Strengths include strategic planning, risk management, and operational efficiency. Notable contributions include optimizing drilling processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs while maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Drilling Superintendent

RFC Drilling, LLC
Broussard, LA
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted morning calls and reviewed morning reports from drilling rigs; ensured operations were conducted in the best interest of the company.
  • Communicated effectively with the Operations Manager and Rig Managers to ensure all technical specifications of the drilling program were met.
  • Encouraged an atmosphere of teamwork among the office staff, rig site personnel, service provider, and other disciplines.
  • Conducted meetings through contract term with service providers to increase efficiency of service and reduce or eliminate potential problems.
  • Provided technical trouble shooting for rig sites.
  • Performed periodic evaluations of Rig Managers and other field staff.
  • Monitored daily drilling expenditures with a goal of drilling wells efficiently.
  • Reviewed equipment planning to ensure timely equipment and service arrivals.
  • Encouraged and supported EHS training and implementation of safety policies and guidelines.
  • Prepared monthly drilling operations reports.
  • Technical review of all drilling programs and final well reports.
  • Performed wellsite inspections to ensure all locations were in compliance with all EHS protocol.
  • Coordination of rig moves with 3rd party moving companies.

Owner/Operator

K3 Logistics, LLC
Toxey, AL
03.2021 - Current
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.

Rig Manager

RFC Drilling, LLC
Broussard, LA
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed full operating scope of rig; ensured that rig had all resources needed to perform safe and efficient drilling operations.
  • Coordinated with Operator's representative and managed business relationships at a rig level.
  • Conducted and assisted with rig safety meetings and JSA preparation, as needed.
  • Performed daily, weekly, and monthly audits on all equipment at the rig site.
  • Aided in planning and supervision of ongoing and upcoming operations.
  • Managed personnel at the rig site; responsible for the safety and well-being of assigned crews.
  • Ensured compliance with all environmental regulations and company policies.
  • Communicated with company management, clients, and regulatory agency stakeholders.
  • Maintained adherence to operational budgets.

Industrial Electrical Foreman

Burkes Mechanical Contracting
Thomasville, AL
05.2015 - 03.2021
  • Supervised and trained a team of industrial electricians on proper installation techniques and maintenance procedures.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Monitored progress of ongoing projects to ensure they remain within budget limits set by management.
  • Designed electrical systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Documented all repairs, modifications, and changes made to the electrical system.
  • Ordered necessary materials for upcoming jobs in advance to minimize delays in production schedules.
  • Provided technical guidance when needed during complex repair operations.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documents for accuracy prior to implementation of any project.
  • Maintained accurate records of all completed projects including labor costs, material costs.
  • Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
  • Responded to emergency power or system failure calls outside of normal working hours.

Drilling Superintendent

Nabors Drilling, Inc.
Odessa, TX
07.2011 - 05.2015
  • Drafted and implemented drilling plans, ensuring they were in line with safety standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services or supplies related to the project.
  • Managed the daily operations of a team of drillers and other personnel, providing guidance and direction when needed.
  • Established communication protocols among crew members to ensure effective collaboration during drilling projects.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of drilling sites to identify potential hazards.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure that all work was completed within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Created detailed reports on daily drilling activities for management review.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Choctaw Academy
Toxey, AL
05-2001

Skills

  • Drilling operations
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Operational planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Personnel management
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Drilling optimization techniques
  • Rig equipment selection
  • Project planning and execution
  • HSE compliance monitoring
  • Well testing and interpretation
  • Drilling fluids management
  • Drilling operations management
  • Well control expertise
  • Performance reporting and analysis
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Training & Licenses

  • Adult First Aid / CPR / AED (USCG Approved) - ASHI
  • Advanced EHS Behavioral Coaching - Remote Training Professionals
  • Basic Plus - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • CDL (Class A) - State of Alabama
  • Confined Space Entry (with Rescue Planning) - Remote Training Professionals
  • Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Supervisors - Remote Training Professionals
  • E-Colors Personality Training - Equilibria Services
  • Enterprise Products Orientation (Environmental) - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • Enterprise Products Orientation (General) - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • Fall Protection (with Rescue Planning) - Remote Training Professionals
  • Forklift Operator (with Performance Evaluation) - Remote Training Professionals
  • Golden Triangle Services Orientation (General) - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • Golden Triangle Services Orientation (Houston) - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • Heavy Loader Operations (with Performance Evaluation) - Remote Training Professionals
  • Manlift Operator (with Performance Evaluation) - Remote Training Professionals
  • MARSEC (Maritime Security Act) - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • Organizational Leadership Strategy / Superintendent Training - Nabors Drilling, Inc.
  • PEC Basic Orientation - Remote Training Professionals
  • Safety Essentials EHS Training - Industrial Safety Training Council
  • TapRooT RCA Investigative Training - Systems Improvement, Inc.
  • TWIC - Transportation Security Administration

Unique Industry-Specific Experience

  • Extensive knowledge of operations in Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Haynesville Shale, Cotton Valley, James Lime, Austin Chalk and Permian Basin formations.
  • Familiar with both vertical and horizontal drilling programs, using both OBM and water-based drilling fluids.
  • Experienced with under-balanced drilling, high-pressure gas zones, Hydrogen Sulfide and lost circulation formations.
  • Have worked with power rigs, SCR/DC rigs, and AC rigs. Also experienced with multi-well pads.
  • Extensive experience with cavern well drilling along the I-10 corridor in Texas and Louisiana.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Drilling Superintendent

RFC Drilling, LLC
11.2023 - Current

Rig Manager

RFC Drilling, LLC
11.2022 - 11.2023

Owner/Operator

K3 Logistics, LLC
03.2021 - Current

Industrial Electrical Foreman

Burkes Mechanical Contracting
05.2015 - 03.2021

Drilling Superintendent

Nabors Drilling, Inc.
07.2011 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

South Choctaw Academy

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