PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

JOSHUA BELL

Walmart
Mansfield,TX
2027
years of professional experience

Results-driven Automation and Controls Professional with over 10 years of experience in industrial and commercial systems, supply chain operations, and project management. Led large-scale projects in dynamic environments, overseeing capital budgeting, vendor coordination, and operational handoff. Translated performance data into process improvements, managed cross-functional teams, and drove technology adoption, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Work History

Lead HVAC/R Technician – Multi-Site Operations

Walmart | 2025 - Current
  • Led cross-functional project execution and sourced specialized components, ensuring uninterrupted operations across 8 high-volume retail sites.
  • Analyzed system performance parameters to optimize store efficiency metrics, consistently driving facility health compliance scores above 90%
  • Developed team capabilities through technical mentorship and advanced troubleshooting frameworks, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and improving first-time fix rates.

Maintenance Planner – Supply Chain Logistics (PDC 8348)

Walmart | 2024 - 2025
  • Managed automated performance metrics using CMMS, tracked equipment downtime, preventative maintenance, and critical workflow tasks to identify actionable improvement opportunities.
  • Identified bottlenecks causing maintenance delays; redesigned labor schedules and reallocated team structures to address issues and enhance maintenance efficiency.
  • Coordinated part procurement logistics and workflow scheduling for 68 technicians, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring schedule adherence.

Industrial Refrigeration Automation Technician – Facility Startup (PDC 8348)

Walmart | 2023 - 2024
  • Assisted in site commissioning operations for 36 automated industrial ammonia refrigeration systems within a new 730,000 sq. ft. perishable distribution center, supporting the Grocery Automation Engineering group's objectives.
  • Utilized Ignition BMS and advanced automation telemetry for live performance tracking, auditing and executing physical layout redlines to support facility ramp-up.
  • Developed proprietary predictive maintenance SOPs and a comprehensive 2-week training curriculum for onboarding new technicians, facilitating operational readiness and seamless handoff.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in automation workflows.

EMS Department Manager – Automation & Integration

1 Year
Advantage Mechanical | 01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed end-to-end project controls, encompassing structural planning, project bids, quotes, client budgets, material sourcing, and field-hour management to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional field teams and sub-contractors, utilizing algorithmic engineering logic to solve complex integration problems and technical misalignments on-site, ensuring vendor delivery accountability.
  • Directed cross-functional field teams and sub-contractors to resolve complex integration challenges and technical misalignments on-site, ensuring accountability in vendor delivery.

HVAC/R Department Operations & Project Manager

7 Years
Advantage Mechanical | 01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Engineered and implemented custom digitized reporting pipelines utilizing Microsoft Forms, eliminating legacy paperwork bottlenecks and enhancing overall administrative processing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with OEMs and suppliers to ensure capital equipment acquisitions aligned with long-term facility sustainability guidelines, supporting operational goals.
  • Managed preventative maintenance programs for 65 regional supermarkets quarterly, adjusting seasonal maintenance cycles to minimize auxiliary service calls.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate impacts on project outcomes.
  • Developed project plans and schedules using industry-standard methodologies for effective resource allocation.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Education

B.S. - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Indiana Tech | 09-2026

(In Progress) with LiveBetterU

- Applied Computing Course Work

University of Arizona | 01-2025

Focused Core Studies: Python Programming, Cyber Security Systems, Algorithmic Logic, with LiveBetterU

- Business Management & Leadership Certification

Bellevue University | 01-2023

Completed with LiveBetterU

Associate of Engineering

Tyler Junior College | 01-2011

Skills

Automation & Engineering: Industrial Automation Controls
Ignition BMS
EMS
Telemetry Systems
Process Flow Optimization
System Commissioning.
Project & Program Management: Project lifecycle management
CMMS Architecture
Microsoft Project
Budget management
Vendor management
Operational Leadership: Team leadership
Operational Efficiency
Technical Training
Data analysis.

Timeline

EMS Department Manager – Automation & Integration

Advantage Mechanical
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More

HVAC/R Department Operations & Project Manager

Advantage Mechanical
01.2015 - 01.2022Read More

Tyler Junior College

Associate of Engineering
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Lead HVAC/R Technician – Multi-Site Operations

Walmart
2025 - CurrentRead More

Maintenance Planner – Supply Chain Logistics (PDC 8348)

Walmart
2024 - 2025Read More

Industrial Refrigeration Automation Technician – Facility Startup (PDC 8348)

Walmart
2023 - 2024Read More

Indiana Tech

B.S. from Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
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University of Arizona

from Applied Computing Course Work
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Bellevue University

from Business Management & Leadership Certification
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JOSHUA BELL