Louis Smith JR.
Breaux Bridge,LA
Summary
Resourceful Plant Operator offering 24 years of expertise in monitoring gas plant operations through data produced by DCS. Purpose-driven in quickly and accurately making adjustments to maintain quality. Focused plant operations leader committed to company core values, safety, driving results and exceeding expectations. Plant Shift Leader accomplished in supervising daily gas plan operations including gas and electric driven turbines and compressors
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Operator/Board Operator/Lead Operator
Enterprise Products
01.1999 - Current
- Follow plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjust and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts regularly.
- Conduct safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections and follow safety rules and procedures.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Adhere to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitor flows, pressures, and temperatures.
- Adjust pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Troubleshoot process issues and identifying resolutions.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Assign tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Institute positive work environment through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Recognize upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
Plant Operator/Board Operator
Formosa Plastics
08.1994 - 12.1998
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts regularly.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Operated reactor board efficiently and safely while maintaining product specifications.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored flows, pressures, and chemical feeds levels.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
Preload Supervisor
UPS
04.1989 - 08.1994
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
E6 Staff Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant
Louisiana National Guard
02.1985 - 07.1993
- Trained, supervised and organized over 20-24 soldiers and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Managed over $500,000.00 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- DCS Operations Knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Work with Operational Process Tools
- Quality Control
- Solving Problems
- Safety Protocols
- Controls Monitoring
- Tank Levels Knowledge
Certification
1081 Certification
Board Operator Certification
Plant Operator Certification
Previously qualified in industrial rescue and industrial fire fighting
Awards
Awarded Student of the Cycle at Texas A&M Industrial Fire School during industrial week.
Timeline
Plant Operator/Board Operator/Lead Operator
Enterprise Products
01.1999 - Current
Plant Operator/Board Operator
Formosa Plastics
08.1994 - 12.1998
Preload Supervisor
UPS
04.1989 - 08.1994
E6 Staff Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant
Louisiana National Guard
02.1985 - 07.1993
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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