Kody Overcash, pipeline technician, shares how an unexpected injury after high school redirected his path from the military into the oilfield. In just eight years, he’s built a successful career by networking, asking questions, and learning from veteran workers across different parts of the industry. Along the way, he’s leveraged platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to create opportunities and grow professionally.

Today, Kody uses his TikTok platform to encourage and guide the next generation of oilfield workers, offering real-world insight into the challenges and rewards of the job. From field work to management, he highlights what it takes to build a sustainable career while giving back to the community that helped shape his own.