Lucas Lester
Ringling,OK
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrosion Technician
Texoma Pipeline
Healdton, Oklahoma
09.2022 - Current
- Carried out detailed surveys of pipelines, tanks and other structures to identify problem areas related to corrosion.
- Installed cathodic protection systems designed to reduce the rate at which metals corrode.
- Performed visual inspections of steel surfaces and graded coating conditions.
- Investigated incidents involving accidental releases and determined the reason for failure.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint, epoxy or galvanizing compounds onto metal surfaces according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair of cathodic protection rectifiers as well as the remote monitoring units (bullhorns) attached to the rectifiers.
- Monitored pigging operations to reduce internal corrosion of the pipelines.
- Prepared detailed audit reports and worked closely with auditors while being audited by regulatory agencies.
- Achieved no audit findings by keeping all regulated pipelines and tanks in compliance.
Pipeline Technician
Texoma Pipeline
Healdton, Oklahoma
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Conveyed instructions to equipment operators for smooth operations.
- Monitored pipeline locations to oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Collaborated with coworkers to update safety practices and uphold effective safety behaviors.
- Delivered sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned internal surfaces of pipelines with scrapers and steel brushes.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with flags and paint.
- Completed ongoing regulation training and participated in site expectation meetings before new projects.
- Responded to emergency call-outs when contacted by control center or supervisors.
- Worked closely with Electrician and Corrosion Technician when they needed help with projects.
- Worked extra weekends in our seven man rotation to help out coworkers.
Lease Operator
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
Healdton, OK
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage after-hours emergency responses to restart injection pumps and restore well operations.
- Oversee daily fluid production, including gauging and recording oil and water tanks to document data for regulatory oversight.
- Submit daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records for monthly well test data.
- Coordinate general maintenance and repairs to keep facilities operational and attractive.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
Factory Worker
More Boom Company
Ringling, OK
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
- Maintained operating equipment and machinery by performing repairs and calibrations.
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Education
Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2) -
AMPP
Houston, TX02-2024
Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) -
AMPP
Houston, TX12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK12.2019
Medic/First Aid
03.2017
Skills
- Team membership skills
- Organization
- Planning and coordination
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Hazard reporting
- Accident reviewing
- Excellent workflow management
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Problem resolution skills
Timeline
Corrosion Technician
Texoma Pipeline
09.2022 - Current
Pipeline Technician
Texoma Pipeline
03.2021 - 09.2022
Lease Operator
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
06.2018 - 03.2021
Factory Worker
More Boom Company
05.2015 - 06.2018
Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2) -
AMPP
Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) -
AMPP
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Medic/First Aid