Joshton Free
Natchitoches,LA
Summary
Dynamic foreman with extensive experience at R Construction Co Inc, excelling in equipment maintenance and crew supervision. Demonstrated expertise in safety compliance and project management, with a focus on mechanical troubleshooting and report writing. Successfully managed operations and improved team performance in demanding environments.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced with pipeline system maintenance, repair, and safety procedures. Uses diagnostic tools and techniques to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of troubleshooting complex issues and fostering teamwork to achieve operational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Mechanic
Mcdermott International Inc.
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in heavy equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to enhance reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical failures effectively.
- Implemented safety protocols during repairs, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
- Optimized inventory management, tracking spare parts usage, and ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service delivery.
Foreman
R Construction Co Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for pipeline construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and daily maintenance
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues in order to diagnose root cause of malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
- Coordinated pipeline pigging operations for pipeline integrity and gas control compliance.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to assess potential hazards before beginning line locating activities.
- Reduced instances of costly mistakes by maintaining strict adherence to industry best practices for line locating and safety protocols.
- Operated and maintained pipeline systems to ensure safe and efficient transportation of materials
- Operated and monitored pipeline systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Crew Pusher
Masterflow Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated personnel activities for repair and maintenance of drilling rigs.
- Responded swiftly to emergency breakdowns during shift hours.
- Created and submitted detailed progress reports to management on time.
- Operated hydrovac trucks safely while providing excavation services for diverse clients.
- Managed emergency situations involving malfunctioning equipment effectively.
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols during all operational tasks.
- Executed inspections and maintenance on blowout preventers, mud tanks, and shale shakers.
- Conducted maintenance and repairs on drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, and motors.
- Operated manual and automated tongs for connecting and disconnecting drilling pipes.
- Maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
- Utilized hand and power tools to support drilling operations and equipment upkeep.
Education
High School Diploma -
Negreet High School
Many, LA05-2021
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Valve operation
- Pigging operations
- Anomaly evaluation
- Pressure testing
- Coating inspection
- Pipeline cleaning
- Pipeline inspection
- Anomaly evaluation
- Safety regulations
- Excavation safety
- Gas line locating
- Pipeline locating
- Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Report writing
- Hand and power tools
- Crew supervision
- Preventative maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Written communications
- Corporate communications
- Confined space entry
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Field Mechanic
Mcdermott International Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Foreman
R Construction Co Inc
07.2022 - Current
Crew Pusher
Masterflow Technologies
04.2022 - 07.2022
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Negreet High School