Samantha Gall
Samantha Gall is an accomplished operations leader currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Underground Vision Technologies, an oilfield tools company, a position she assumed in February 2026. Based in Midland, Texas, she brings 13 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry, with a career defined by hands-on field expertise, operational leadership, and a strong track record of advancing performance in complex, high-pressure environments. In her current role, she oversees operational strategy, field execution, and organizational efficiency across multiple functions within the company.
She began her career as an explosives engineer, building and deploying perforating guns used in downhole fracking operations. Without a traditional engineering degree, she advanced by passing all required technical certifications and examinations, earning a reputation for precision and reliability in the field. Over the course of her career, she has held multiple certifications including mine safety, CCCO national crane certification, Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsements, ATS explosives handling certification, radioactive materials licensing for air, land, and sea operations, and H2S safety certification. Notably, she has been recognized for contributing to the execution of some of the longest laterals drilled in the field. From 2017 to February 2026, she served in leadership roles with Ranger Energy Services, including Wireline Manager, where she worked demanding field schedules that often included 16-hour days over 20-day rotations.
Throughout her career, Samantha has been a strong advocate for expanding opportunities for women in the oil and gas industry, particularly within operations and field-based roles. She is passionate about demonstrating that women can excel in traditionally male-dominated environments while maintaining authenticity, confidence, and professionalism. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes capability, resilience, and inclusion, and she remains committed to mentoring and encouraging the next generation of women to pursue careers in energy operations and technical fieldwork.
• Mine Safety Certification
• CCCO (National Crane Certification)
• Class A CDL with HAZMAT
• ATS Certified to Handle Explosives
• H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) Certification
• Women's domestic violence shelter volunteer
• Dog rescue volunteer
What do you attribute your success to?
Honestly, because people told me I couldn't. Being surrounded by other strong women has been crucial to my success. I've never stopped, never given up even when I was told that there was a ceiling, I refused to accept it. I always just kind of pushed through and kept going. I was lifted up by people around me, but I also had the fortitude to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles were in my way. That combination of having strong women supporting me and having the personal determination to prove the doubters wrong has been the foundation of everything I've achieved.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to stay as close to the well as you possibly can. What that means is, if you're in the field and working in operations, instead of leaving and going somewhere that's not operations just because it's easier, you should stay as close to the well as possible. Positions further from operations typically have a higher layoff point during downturns. When you stay as close to the well as you possibly can, you pretty much solidify your career and protect yourself from being the first to go when times get tough.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
If there isn't a space for you, make one.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I think the challenges are the same as the opportunities in the oil field right now. The oil field is one of the most technologically advanced fields - I know people don't typically look at it that way, they see roughnecks and everything like that, but the technology required to do what we're doing out here is incredible. It takes so many different people with different skills. But that means technology is ever-changing, right? So coming into it, you have to keep up with those technologies, and you have to continue to train and learn and be open-minded and willing to change with the industry. I would say that's both the struggle and the reward at the end of it. Because you're constantly learning and it's ever-changing, which keeps things interesting and pushes you to grow, but it also means you can never stop developing your skills.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are empathy, integrity, and having a strong backbone. I think having the strength to stand firm in your convictions and fix problems when they arise is super important. These three values - empathy to understand and connect with others, integrity to do what's right, and the fortitude to stay strong when things get tough - are what guide me in both my professional and personal life.
Locations
Underground Vision Technologies, LLC
Midland, TX 79705