
For the past 32 years I had been employed by Tidewater Barge Lines retiring in 2017. In that time I worked at several terminals in many capacities. In the last 20 years of service I was the lead at Tidewaters Umatilla terminal. The terminal consists of 38 large storage tanks receiving petroleum products by barge and rail with an outbound pipeline. Duties include but not limited to installing new tanks and plumbing (barge and load rack lines), construction of pipelines above and below ground, new load rack and overhead piping runs including cutting fitting and welding of said projects, repair and maintenance including in service welding.
My experience and skills in terminal operations at Wilma, Columbia River, Pasco, Boardman, and Umatilla include petroleum tank farms and container facilities. As lead, I insured all aspects of operations and maintenance at the terminal including, but not limited to, safe operations, project management, following federal, state, and company mandates, report filing, pipeline operations, improvements in efficiency, customer relations and satisfaction, personnel needs, and managing assets and resources. My goal is to use these skills, my knowledge, and experiences in a role as an Inspector in the pipeline industry. With a background in terminal operations, maintenance, construction and pipeline operations in the petroleum industry, I am looking forward to the challenge and opportunity of joining your team. Im an Individual with experience in Pipeline welding and construction versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Anomaly Digs on 10" pipeline. 33 Anomaly digs scheduled for Excavation, MMT Testing, blast (SSPC-10) and coat,
Anomaly Dig with Sleeve repair. Checked and monitored all aspects of a sleeve repair on live Natural Gas pipeline.
My responsibilities at Umatilla were the day to day operations and maintenance which include,construction, employee management, office administration, report filing, project management, customer relations, facility maintenance, on-site training, security management as alternate FSO, adherence to state and federal regulations, insuring company policy and procedures are met, insuring all safety standards and procedures are met and documented
I have successfully led key projects-new bottom load rack, new encased piping, 30,000 BBL tank, and new fertilizer rack- resulting in improved safety and efficiency of operations
Safety of personnel is number one on my list each day,I want everyone to go home to their families at night! Second, and just as important is the environment. This is crucial to our company and our customers.
Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
Performed safety and environmental health observations and notified management of non-compliance issues to promote safe working conditions.
Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
Mark Davis
Terminal Manager
Tidewater Barge Lines
509-544-2201
mark.davis@tidewater.com
MEASUREMENT &CONTROL, INC
Re: Letter of Recommendation for Mr. Neely Smith
To Whom It May Concern:
To assist you in your evaluation we offer details of our experiences with Mr. Neely Smith, the terminal leadman of the Tidewater Terminal at Umatilla, OR We recently had the opportunity to assist Tidewater with the upgrade of the Umatilla terminal.From the beginning, Neely had a clear understanding of what was required to achieve the desired result.He provided invaluable ideas for the development of the upgrade, and provided great direction in regard to location and equipment layout.Throughout the entire project he was instrumental in assisting IMCI in the successful completion of our assignment. Neely's studied approach to this project resulted in cost effective equipment purchasing and an efficient, smoothly operating facility.In the course of your day-to-day operations, we have had occasion to work with Neely in many different situations, including additive systems, loading systems, and both refined products and fertilizers.He is very knowledgeable and diligent in the successful operation of his terminal.When problems arise, big or small, he focuses relentlessly until he determines what caused it and it is resolved..In all situations he maintains a positive attitude with an eye towards resolution rather than blame.
Respectfully, we describe Neely Smith as professional, personable and goal oriented.His knowledge of the operations supports us in being able to provide equipment and services to Tidewater in an economical manner while limiting downtime..For many years it has been a pleasure to work with him as he makes his expectations and our job very clear
We wish all our customers had these qualities.
Harry Clausing, president.Industrial Measurement & Control, Inc. Billings, MT
Whom it May Concern: I have worked with Neely Smith for nearly 13 years now - During that time we have worked together on quite a few items on a regular basis. Neely has always been easy to get along with, responsive, and knowledgeable; he has routinely been willing to jump in to work thru situations, helping to resolve issues we have had whether it be gauging, petroleum or fertilizer paperwork, or working to set up and test the system for new activity.In my experience, he has a rather extensive understanding of the terminal operations from the ground up and has always been a great resource when I have had questions regarding the functions at the terminal.From my discussions with carriers on multiple occasions, they think quite highly of him in regards to his knowledge of the terminal operations and his willingness to go the extra mile to help a driver.I personally believe that Neely would be an asset in most any terminal related job he were to tackle
Sincerely, Tina Erdman Tina ErdmanCONTROLS & ELECTRIC LLC.Automation and Control Systems Specialists Electrical Contractors Custom UL Listed Control Panels
Letter of Recommendation To whom it may concern. This letter of recommendation is written for Neely Smith an employee of the Tidewater Terminal Company at Umatilla Oregon fuel terminal. My name is Louis LaMarche an employee and project manager of Townsend Controls and Electric LLC. I have known Neely for over 20 years. During that time we have interfaced on many projects professionally. I have great respect for his professionalism and abilities on the job. I also consider Neely to be honest and hardworking with good knowledge of his job as well as a good understanding of others responsibilities.