Thomas Helmer
Golden Meadow,LA
Summary
Looking for a career in the oil and gas industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher
A-Port, LLC
Grand Isle, LA
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely delivery of shipments.
- Managed communication between drivers and clients to optimize service efficiency.
- Utilized transportation management software to track shipments and improve logistics processes.
- Developed and implemented scheduling strategies to enhance route efficiency.
- Trained new dispatchers on company protocols and best practices for operational success.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
- Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
Yard Foreman
EPS
Lafayette, LA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily yard operations to ensure efficient material handling and distribution.
- Coordinated scheduling of equipment and personnel to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations and enhance workplace safety.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, promoting adherence to best practices in yard management.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers for timely replenishment of materials.
- Led team meetings to discuss operational goals, performance metrics, and areas for improvement.
- Notified manager of significant overstocks, shortages and quality returns to maintain accurate inventory and expedite reorder.
- Inspected loading operations for outgoing delivery to comply with shipping specifications, load limits and safety regulations.
- Ensured proper handling of hazardous materials by training employees on safe practices following regulatory guidelines.
Dispatcher/Crane Operator/Forklift Operator/Rigger/Fuel Rigger
Fourchon Heavy Lift
Port Fourchon, La
03.2004 - 09.2020
- Worked on office projects using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Answer telephone and routed calls as directed
- Assists co-workers with various office tasks
- Filed, faxed and photocopied documents as needed
- Billed clients for all work and materials used on jobs
- Assisted clients as needed
- Tracking of all Fourchon Heavy Lift employees
- Work directly with Foreman and Yard Superintendent to coordinate jobs
- Ordered materials, supplies, and contractors as needed for jobs
- Writing and filing of all purchase orders and re-billing clients
- Data Entry
- Added daily work tickets to ticket list to keep up with current monthly profit of FHL
- Prepared all project summaries for accounting department to bill clients.
- Processed Invoices and tracked invoices to make sure payments were made on time
- Completed and filled out requisitions/PO’s
- General house keeping for FHL office
- Handled all shipping and receiving tasks done in FHL yard.
- Rigger
- Participated in JSEA meeting prior to load outs and offloads
- Checked all equipment for potential dropped objects.
- Check all rigging to ensure rigging was in compliant with policies
- General house keeping of C-Port Facilities
- Assisted with mooring lines upon arrival and departure
- Loaded and offloaded equipment from offshore vessels and trucks
- Crane Operator/Forklift Operator
- Loaded/Offloaded trucks, and vessels
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate jobs
- Fuel Rigger
- Assisted with pumping fuel and oil to offshore vessels
- Prepared and filled tote tanks with oil and diesel
- Completed orders at clients request
- Offloaded and loaded chemicals from trucks
- Received barges of diesel to supply port facilities with fuel
- Measured tanks nightly to close out daily sales and determine amount of fuel sold daily
- Operated warehouse forklift to haul drums and totes to clients
- General house keeping of fuel departments area
- Trained new dispatchers on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Implemented safety protocols for equipment handling, promoting compliance among team members.
- Explanation for all the the job Titles. At Chouest when work gets slow they move you around to areas as needed. Instead of laying people people which is a good thing. My main job was Dispatching, but i was also certified to run the cranes, and forklifts.
Education
High School -
South Lafourche High School
Galliano, La05-2000
Skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Dependable and hardworking
- Team player and very fast learner
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Hazwoper Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Dispatcher
A-Port, LLC
06.2022 - 02.2026
Yard Foreman
EPS
09.2020 - 06.2022
Dispatcher/Crane Operator/Forklift Operator/Rigger/Fuel Rigger
Fourchon Heavy Lift
03.2004 - 09.2020
High School -
South Lafourche High School