Charles Smith
Gonzales
Summary
Dynamic planner with extensive experience at Turner Industries, excelling in strategic planning and effective communication. Proven track record in optimizing project schedules and enhancing workflow management. Skilled in SAP S and 4HANA, I foster teamwork and adaptability, ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving project success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner
Turner Industries -OxyChem Geismar
Geismar
2023 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules to optimize resources and timelines.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive plans for various projects.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and address concerns.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment based on operational needs. Daily Scheduling in Prometheus.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure necessary parts and materials.
- Conducted inspections to identify potential maintenance issues promptly.
- Collaborated with technicians to prioritize repair tasks effectively.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and materials, ensuring adequate stock for emergency repairs.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations while performing maintenance activities.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
Foreman/Supervisor
Turner Industries - OxyChem Geismar
Geismar
2013 - 2023
- Supervised daily operations and workflow on-site.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for crew members to optimize productivity.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Resolving workplace conflicts.
- Enforced workplace safety standards and protocols to maintain a secure environment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- During this time, I still stepped in for pipefitter duties and assisted crew pipefitters when help was needed.
Pipefitter
Turner Industries- OxyChem Geismar
Geismar
2009 - 2013
- Installed piping systems according to specifications and safety standards.
- Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of pipe structures as needed.
- Followed blueprints and schematics for accurate installation procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards or repairs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of processes. NCCR Certified.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Education
GED -
St. Amant Academy
Springfield , LA01-2006
Skills
- SAP S and 4HANA expertise
- Prometheus- Scheduling
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Workflow management
- Goal oriented
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Blueprint interpretation
- Schedule prioritization
- Leadership skills
- Microsoft applications
- Vendor/client communication
- Core 4 participant
References
- Jerry Savoy- (225)806-4418
- James Inman- (225)313-1825
- Walter Dewitt- (225)333-0469
Timeline
Planner
Turner Industries -OxyChem Geismar
2023 - Current
Foreman/Supervisor
Turner Industries - OxyChem Geismar
2013 - 2023
Pipefitter
Turner Industries- OxyChem Geismar
2009 - 2013
GED -
St. Amant Academy
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