Lance Morgan
About Lance Morgan
Lance Morgan is the Verification and Validation Coaching Coordinator at Chevron in Covington, Louisiana, and also serves as a Reliability Principal Investigator in Venice, Louisiana.
Verification and Validation Coaching Coordinator at Chevron
Lance Morgan has been serving as the Verification and Validation (V&V) Coaching Coordinator at Chevron since January 2020. His role involves chairing functional coordination meetings and facilitating steering team and alignment meetings. Morgan also manages the V&V tool web page and provides updates on developing metrics and quality controls for V&V data. He ensures the reliability of data by regularly updating ORLT metrics and quality controls.
Reliability Principal Investigator at Chevron
In addition to his role as V&V Coaching Coordinator, Lance Morgan works as a Reliability Principal Investigator at Chevron in Venice, Louisiana. This position involves investigating and analyzing reliability issues to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Morgan's dual roles signify his expertise and commitment to ensuring operational reliability at Chevron.
Previous Experience at Chevron and Blue Stream Services
Before his current roles, Lance Morgan accumulated extensive experience in mechanical positions. He worked as a Natural Gas Engine and Compressor Mechanic at Chevron for four years (2011-2015) in Venice, Louisiana. Prior to that, he held a similar position at Blue Stream Services for five years (2006-2011) in the Ship Shoal Area. This experience provided Morgan with a strong foundation in natural gas engine and compressor mechanics, further enhancing his mechanical and technical skills.
Military Service as LAV Technician
Lance Morgan's career began with a four-year tenure in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Technician from 2000 to 2004. This role involved the maintenance and repair of LAVs, providing him with valuable technical skills and a disciplined work ethic, which later benefitted his career in the gas and energy sectors.
Education and Certifications
Lance Morgan pursued specialized education and certifications to support his career growth. He achieved an Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology and Heavy Duty Equipment from Southwest Mississippi Community College (2004-2006). Furthermore, he obtained a Level 1 certification in infrared thermal inspections and infrared technology (2016-2017). These educational credentials have equipped Morgan with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles at Chevron.