Robert Sammons
Ponca City
Summary
Goal-oriented team leader and military veteran with a background in laboratory operations and technical maintenance. Certified Lab Specialist proficient in ASTM testing procedures with a focus on data accuracy and organizational excellence. A quick learner and versatile communicator skilled at training staff and delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external customers. Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ETC.)
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Laboratory Technician
HF Sinclair
Tulsa
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted physical and chemical evaluations—like viscosity, flash point, distillation, and sulfur content—on crude and refined products.
- Operated laboratory equipment for complex analyses and experiments, contributing to accurate data collection.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform repairs effectively.
- Ensured lab instruments are correctly calibrated and standardized according to industry guidelines (e.g., ASTM standards).
- Recorded test results, maintained accurate quality control records, and reported findings.
- Adhered to strict safety, sampling, and testing protocols in accordance with site and industry standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving laboratory efficiency and reducing turnaround time for test results.
- Assisted in developing new testing and standard operating procedures for performing various types of testing methods to improve operational capabilities.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory procedures and equipment usage.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians in all aspects of laboratory operations.
- Prepared reagents, solutions, media, buffers, and stains according to established protocols.
Field Supervisor
USIC Locating Services Inc., Olameter DPG, SM&P
Greater Oklahoma
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised assigned locators in a defined geographic territory.
- Audited job functions and tracked time worked to ensure compliance and operational accountability.
- Maintained positive employee, client, and public relations.
- Identified and protected customer facilities within an identified excavation area.
- Performed stocking, routing, coaching, and development of locate technicians.
- Conducted investigations to support customers in resolving facility damage incidents during excavation.
- Reported written and photographic documentation of work completed and extent of proposed excavation.
- Assisted in security and identifieding maintenance needs of customer facilities.
- Maintained and secured company assigned equipment of team.
Utility Locate Lead Technician
USIC Locating Services Inc., Olameter DPG, SM&P
TULSA
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Identified and protected customer facilities within an identified excavation area.
- Provided fact based investigations to assist customers with damaged facilities during excavation.
- Reported written and photographic documentation of work completed and extent of proposed excavation.
- Assisted management in stocking, routing, coaching, and development of locate technicians.
- Assisted in security and identified maintenance needs of customer facilities.
- Maintained and secured company assigned equipment.
Petroleum Lab Section Leader (92L)
United States Army Reserve
Okmulgee
05.2008 - 02.2014
- Performed and reported petroleum qualitsy assurance in accordance with the ASTM and all of it testing procedures.
- Managed inventory and stock of chemicals and supplies for lab testing, facilitating uninterrupted lab operations.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance checks and services of lab, lab equipment, and assigned military equipment.
- Maintained a constant clean and organized environment for lab test.
- Ensured Accountability and welfare of assigned soldiers.
- Delivered on-the-job training for tasks and equipment not covered in prior training or newly assigned, enhancing team readiness and skill development.
- Maintained record of soldier personal data, training, and coaching.
Education
Petroleum Lab
Seamans Quarter Master & Petroleum School
Fort Lee, VA11-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKHigh School Diploma -
Union High School
Tulsa, OK05-2002
Skills
- Team Player
- Self Motivation
- Organized
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Technical Adaptability
- Testing and Laboratory analysis
- Data analysis and interpretation and documentation
- Quality surveillance
- Equipment calibration and repair
- Chemical preparation
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Technician
HF Sinclair
06.2016 - Current
Field Supervisor
USIC Locating Services Inc., Olameter DPG, SM&P
03.2014 - 06.2016
Utility Locate Lead Technician
USIC Locating Services Inc., Olameter DPG, SM&P
03.2011 - 03.2014
Petroleum Lab Section Leader (92L)
United States Army Reserve
05.2008 - 02.2014
Petroleum Lab
Seamans Quarter Master & Petroleum School
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Union High School