Lucas Barefield
About Lucas Barefield
Lucas Barefield is a Pipeline Construction Foreman with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently employed at Coterra Energy since 2021. He has held various roles, including Welding Inspector and Chief Welding Inspector, at companies such as Cimarex Energy, Plains All American, and DCP Midstream.
Work at Coterra Energy
Lucas Barefield currently holds the position of Pipeline Construction Foreman at Coterra Energy. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various pipeline construction projects. His responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing project timelines.
Previous Experience in Pipeline Construction
Before joining Coterra Energy, Lucas Barefield worked at Cimarex Energy as a Pipeline Construction Foreman for a total of 11 months across two separate periods, from 2017 to 2018 and again in 2021. His role involved supervising pipeline construction operations and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Experience as Welding Inspector
Lucas Barefield has extensive experience as a Welding Inspector. He worked at Plains All American from 2018 to 2020 for two years, focusing on quality control in welding processes. Additionally, he served as a Welding Inspector at DCP Midstream from 2014 to 2015 and at Access Midstream in 2014, accumulating significant expertise in non-destructive testing and welding inspection.
Education and Certifications
Lucas Barefield studied at Real Educational Service, where he achieved the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation. This certification demonstrates his proficiency in welding inspection and quality assurance, which supports his roles in pipeline construction and inspection.
Background in Welding Inspection and NDE Auditing
Throughout his career, Lucas Barefield has held positions that required expertise in welding inspection and non-destructive examination (NDE) auditing. He served as Chief-Welding Inspector-NDE Auditor at Cimarex Energy from 2015 to 2020, where he was responsible for overseeing welding quality and compliance with industry standards.