Zac Lampkin
About Zac Lampkin
Zac Lampkin is a Subsea Engineer at Chevron in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with extensive experience in subsea equipment and procedures.
Current Position at Chevron
Zac Lampkin is currently employed as a Subsea Engineer at Chevron, located in the Rio de Janeiro area of Brazil. His role involves detailed procedures and operations related to subsea equipment maintenance and functionality. Specific responsibilities include writing procedures and performing ethanol preservation and dead oil circulation on all subsea equipment during shut-ins at the Chevron Frade field. Zac's cumulative expertise has positioned him as a key player in the maintenance and operational efficiency of Chevron's subsea installations.
Previous Experience in Subsea Engineering
Before his current role at Chevron in Brazil, Zac Lampkin served as a Subsea Engineer for Chevron in Cabinda, Angola, Africa, from 2007 to 2011. His duties included the installation of subsea containment systems on fault lines and oil recovery operations. He was responsible for creating work packs for all subsea inspection campaigns, including General Visual Inspection (GVI) and Cathodic Protection (CP). His deep understanding of FMC 5K horizontal trees, equipment, and running tools was crucial to his success in this role.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Zac Lampkin holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His education provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that have been instrumental in his career as a subsea engineer. The rigorous engineering program equipped him with the technical expertise needed to excel in design, analysis, and practical engineering tasks in challenging environments.
Early Career as Design Engineer
From 2003 to 2005, Zac Lampkin worked as a Design Engineer at Active Power. In this role, he was involved in designing crucial components and systems that would aid in various engineering applications. His work included developing a subsea distribution unit with FMC, setting the stage for his specialized focus in subsea engineering. The experience gained during this period contributed significantly to his technical acumen in design and engineering.
Experience in Business Management
In addition to his engineering roles, Zac Lampkin gained valuable business management experience by owning and operating Cowboy Transportation and Logistics for one year from 2012 to 2013 in Austin, TX. This role allowed him to understand the logistics and operational aspects of a business, broadening his expertise beyond technical engineering to include administrative and operational management skills. This experience added a diverse perspective to his career, making him well-rounded in both business and engineering domains.