Darius Smith
Hammond,LA
Summary
Safety-focused foreman with a proven track record in hazardous environments. Adept at handling dangerous chemicals and operating industrial equipment and technologies. Collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. Eager to leverage seasoned experience and technical skills in a challenging process operator role, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Loading Foreman/Shift Supervisor
PSC Group
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2022 - Current
- Ensures adherence to the production schedule by closely working with operations, meeting all necessary production requirements
- Ensures complete and up-to-date training for loaders
- Recording and maintaining exact records of key process information such as temperatures, pressures, flows, and levels
- Supervises start up jobs at various out-of-state plants
- Operates in tank farms and gauges tanks
- Performs thorough inspections of vessel securement as part of safety protocols
- Operates valves, pumps, and compressors to ensure correct product and setpoint was loaded
- Successfully implemented policies and procedures in line with DOT, OSHA, EPA and plant regulations
- Assists in improving safety procedures and efficiency aspects
- Analyzes data by conducting various tests such as specific gravity and titrations on collected samples
- Inspects, loads, and prep rail cars and tanks for shipping
- Demonstrates strict adherence to all protocols and guidelines pertaining to procedures, PPE requirements, and participation in regular safety discussions
INC-CMT Tech
Ardaman & Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensures the functionality of instrumentation and automated equipment
- Performs lab testing with chemicals and effectively mixed and compacted soil samples
- Performs drive cylinder density, speedy moisture test, and field proctor tests
- Monitors excavations and performed HDPE liner inspections along with cooling pond sampling
- Manages project oversight and construction monitoring.
- Ensures proper handling of DOT Regulated Samples and Disposals during transportation, performed drain flow measurements accurately, oversaw the collection and sampling process for process water
- Identification of causes of accidents and complications during well drilling measures to prevent and eliminate them
- Conducts operations and set-up for Cone Rig equipment
- Performs welding and torch cutting
- Qualified to operate with Raised Mast or Boom Near Overhead Utilities
- Conducts drill rig operations on barges and tripod, including sinkhole evaluation and drilling as well as soil excavation and backhoe operation
- Completed JSAs, Permits and operated Company issued personal vehicle safely
Stocker
Southern Marsh Collection Warehouse
Baton Rouge, LA
- 11.2020
- Packing shipments via FedEx and other carriers as needed
- Working with inventory management system to receive/ship orders, locate inventory and conduct cycle counts
- Order picking and stock keeping along with other duties as requested
Cashier/Stocker
Alexanders Highland Market
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Inventory management
- Handling cash, credit cards, and other forms of payments methods
Driver/Setup
Ascension Party Rentals
Geismar, LA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered and set up various event equipment such as inflatables, tents, stages
- Communicated with professionals and all customers at delivery to make sure customers were satisfied with the setup
- Accountable for collecting money for purchases and providing assistance to customers with problems or questions pertaining to the purchase for their event
Education
Nicholls State University
09.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School
Skills
- Judgement and Decision making
- Time management
- Troubleshooting
- Monitoring and equipment management
- Worksite safety
- Employee Training
- Site Inspection
- Crew Leadership
Certification
- DOT certified
- Ethylene Oxide railcar loading
- Isopropanolamine and Alkanalomine truck loading
- Food grade Polyethylene Glycol railcar and truck loading
- Sulfuric acid truck offloading
Timeline
Chemical Loading Foreman/Shift Supervisor
PSC Group
05.2022 - Current
INC-CMT Tech
Ardaman & Associates
08.2020 - 05.2022
Cashier/Stocker
Alexanders Highland Market
04.2020 - 09.2020
Driver/Setup
Ascension Party Rentals
03.2019 - 08.2019
Stocker
Southern Marsh Collection Warehouse
- 11.2020
Nicholls State University
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School
- DOT certified
- Ethylene Oxide railcar loading
- Isopropanolamine and Alkanalomine truck loading
- Food grade Polyethylene Glycol railcar and truck loading
- Sulfuric acid truck offloading