Kenny Smith
Westwego,LA
Summary
Experienced superintendent and planner delivering turnaround schedules, work planning, blueprint interpretation, and cost estimates for complex maintenance projects. Leads crews with strong safety focus and rapid problem resolution. Maintains milestones and project momentum from planning through execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
S & W Consultants
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2025 - 09.2026
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations, enhancing operational integrity of business.
- Developed detailed blueprints for residential metal buildings and homes, facilitating project clarity and execution.
- Estimated costs of materials and labor for construction projects, supporting budget accuracy and financial planning.
Maintenance Superintendent
Specialty Welding Services
Norco, Louisiana
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed maintenance for welding equipment and shop facilities at specialty welding service.
- Oversaw scheduled and preventative maintenance to maintain operational readiness.
- Coordinated scheduling of upcoming work during facility shutdown to optimize resource allocation.
Superintendent
Koch Specialty Plant Services
Garyville, Louisiana
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily work schedules for turnaround field operations.
- Supervised craft crews across industrial plant maintenance projects.
- Enforced safety procedures during plant service activities.
- Monitored workmanship for compliance with Koch Specialty Plant Services standards.
Coordinator
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Baytown, Texas
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Scheduled field staff, equipment requests, and site visits for Terracon projects.
- Managed project records, reports, and document control using Terracon filing systems.
- Prepared client correspondence, meeting notes, and status updates for Terracon teams.
Superintendent
Performance Contractors, LLC
Ardmore, Oklahoma
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated daily work schedules for turnaround field operations.
- Supervised craft crews across industrial plant maintenance projects.
- Communicated progress updates between supervisors, craftspeople, and operations teams.
Planner
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Carson, California
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Prepared work packs, job plans, and permit documents for crews.
- Planned turnaround work scopes for Specialty Welding and Turnarounds project crews.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Built maintenance schedules for welding and shutdown activities.
Superintendent
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated daily work schedules for turnaround field operations.
- Supervised craft crews across industrial plant maintenance projects.
- Enforced safety procedures during plant service activities.
- Reviewed work scopes with project managers and client representatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School
Moreauville, LA05-1997
Skills
- Cost estimating
- Blueprint reading
- Project coordination
- Work scheduling
- Turnaround management
- Operational integrity
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Owner/Operator
S & W Consultants
06.2025 - 09.2026
Maintenance Superintendent
Specialty Welding Services
05.2023 - 06.2025
Superintendent
Koch Specialty Plant Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
Coordinator
Terracon Consultants Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2022
Superintendent
Performance Contractors, LLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Planner
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
01.2019 - 06.2019
Superintendent
Turner Industries Group, LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School