JOSHUA HENTHORN
New Martinsville
Summary
Experienced Field Service Technician specializing in industrial maintenance, with a strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excellent technical skills complemented by a customer-focused attitude. Eager to leverage hands-on expertise to enhance operational eciency and contribute to team success in a dynamic environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Baughan Engineering
Beckley
Current - 02.2026
- Overhaul natural gas compressors, measure and inspect equipment, precise fit measurements.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of machinery.
- Diagnosed technical issues and provided timely solutions to customers.
- Disassembled and reassembled hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment for inspection.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
ADO INDUSTRIES
Moundsville
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Knowledge with a strong background in motor and pulley alignments, hydraulic equipment, air equipment and production style maintenance.
- Supervised daily maintenance operations for equipment and facilities.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and ordered necessary materials.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
WestBank Harbor Srvc
New Martinsville
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Run heavy equipment at Long Ridge Energy Terminal.
- Operate Liebherr LH60 long boom clam bucket material handler unloading barges of sand and salt on the docks at a bulk transloading facility on the river.
- Unloading barges of material into trucks or by beltline.
- Run a Hyundai HL 940 Front wheel loader loading salt and sand into trucks.
- Do grade work and facility maintenance for an industrial complex with various types of heavy equipment using articulated dump trucks, to haul sand and salt inside a big transloading facility.
COMPRESSOR MECHANIC II
Williams Compression
Wheeling
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on Caterpillar and ARIEL Combo compressors, Including 3516ULB, 3508, 3606, 3406, 3408, and 3306s and Electric Drive Compressors and Waukesha VHP engines.
- Maintaining a schedule, coordinating with operations for shutdowns and keeping unit downtime to a minimum.
- Delegation of work with personnel for two stations with 24 units flowing a total of 180 MMC.
- Safety oriented with O vehicle or lost time accidents.
- Vibra-Align Certified for Eng./Comp alignments.
CARBON SETTER
Ormet Corporation
Hannibal
01.2010 - 07.2012
- EXPERIENCE in aluminum industrial Production.
- Maintained heavy equipment backhoes, bobcats, Bull dozer and fork trucks, compressor systems including all Preventative Maintenance on equipment in the plant.
- Followed all safety procedures according to company guidelines.
- Plant was shut down due to bankruptcy.
MAINTENANCE/SECTION MECHANIC
Century Coal Company
Beallsville
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Performed maintenance on beltline drive units, replacing Bad motor's and doing the alignments to ensure proper bearing wear.
- Section mechanic working on underground equipment.
- Performed maintenance on electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Followed all safety procedures according to company guidelines.
LABORER UNION 41 GENERAL FOREMAN
BP Ref inery
Hammond
06.1998 - 01.2009
- Supervised 125 employees, handled all aspects of Employee paperwork.
- Performed work on numerous jobs inside BP Refinery including installing and maintaining Hydrogen compressors and all of BP shut down/turn-around fast paced outages replacing old equipment such as compressors, drive units, DE Hi, and process piping, pu, ps, and motor's.
Education
DIPLOMA -
Tyler County High School
Sistersville, WVSkills
- Laser
- Maintenance
- Operations
- Mechanic
- Excel
- Electrical
- Millwright
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment maintenance
Certifications Courses
- Driver's License, TO 2035
- OSHA 10
Timeline
SENIOR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Baughan Engineering
Current - 02.2026
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
ADO INDUSTRIES
07.2022 - 11.2024
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
WestBank Harbor Srvc
08.2018 - 08.2022
COMPRESSOR MECHANIC II
Williams Compression
07.2012 - 06.2018
CARBON SETTER
Ormet Corporation
01.2010 - 07.2012
MAINTENANCE/SECTION MECHANIC
Century Coal Company
02.2009 - 01.2010
LABORER UNION 41 GENERAL FOREMAN
BP Ref inery
06.1998 - 01.2009
DIPLOMA -
Tyler County High School