Joshua Killingsworth
Gautier,MS
Summary
Goal-oriented engineering professional focused on continuous improvement and driving positive results. Navy veteran. 12+ years in the machinery field. I've managed jobs, installed, removed, repaired, maintained and re-designed mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in almost every industrial field available. Including but not limited to reduction gears, turbines, locomotives, railroad machinery, generators, gearboxes, valves, cranes, pumps, complex plasma machines, and CNC machinery.
I started my education journey at Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy. I then went on to earn 2 Associate degrees and 3 Technical degrees with several more nationally recognized certifications, all of which are related to the industrial field. I am now pursuing and have almost finished a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering focused on Logistics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Manager (Engineering)
04.2024 - Current
- Managed field service operations, ensuring timely response to customer inquiries and service requests.
- Coordinated scheduling of technicians to optimize resource allocation and improve service efficiency.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients, addressing concerns to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Analyzed service reports to identify trends, recommending improvements to enhance overall service quality.
- Facilitated communication between field teams and management, streamlining information flow for better decision-making.
- Led team of up to 21 service technicians in field activities.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing proactive maintenance plans and schedules.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Foreman (Machinery)
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime across projects.
- Coordinated resource allocation, including equipment and labor, to optimize job site efficiency.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines..
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
CSX Railroad
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Install, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance
- Locating source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
- Troubleshooting all problems associated with mechanical equipment
- Technical knowledge
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- HVAC
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
First Class Machinist/Maintenance Technician
Ingalls
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Repair any equipment with mechanical function. Lathes, presses, pipe benders, fork lifts, shears, etc.
- Ability to ensure the job in done in a timely manner as to not negatively impact company production
- Mainly crane repair
- Repair or replace gearboxes, crane wheels, hydraulic cylinders, etc.
- Capability to react quickly and calmly to extreme equipment damage and the ability to correct the issues immediately
First Class Outside Machinist
Ingalls
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Worked in the development of capacity and Continuous Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting active and new machinery and equipment without supervision
- Knowledge/proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals
- Knowledge and ability to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Able to identify weakness in design and implement improvements
- Created various gaskets for pipe flanges and installed temporary blanks for interference of values being removed from pipes resulting in the proper watertight seal of several pipes
- Align, install, and maintain reduction gears, bearing, shafting, propellers, and rudder and steering engine assemblies
- Positioned, aligned, and fitted all pumps and other related rotating machinery
- Inspected, repaired, and overhauled various pumps and valves within shipboard areas
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electric motors on fuel pumps, on jp5 fuel transfer pumps (480, 220, and 110) and some 3 phase motors
- Worked on limit switches on valves on sea side discharge systems
FIRESTOP TECHNICIAN
Midwest Firestop
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised and single handedly performed all system installations for businesses housing over 500 people
- Reviewed blueprints and building diagrams
- Surveyed sites to ensure the proper systems were in place to protect buildings from the spread of smoke and flames in case of a fire
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems
- Maintained strict logs of all work completed and systems installed
- Worked directly hand in hand with construction managers and business owners to accomplish a goal
- Maintained and managed multiple deadlines with a one hundred percent success rate
Aviation Boatswain Mate
United States Navy
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Temporarily assigned to the fire-watch division and provided support by assisting with the supervision of 15 personnel in the successful completion of 100 jobs totaling 400 man hours, saving the navy $70,000
- Supervised a crew of 8 airmen that maintained and operated a building housing 370 sailors
- Operated all heavy machinery included in aircraft launch and recovery
- Performed installation, operation and maintenance on rotary engines, catapults, accumulators, hydraulic systems, lube oil systems, pumps, and arresting gear
- Launched and landed hundreds of aircrafts
- Responded promptly to alterations in environment and emergency situations
- Served on a consulting team for the Safety Risk Management Program
- Supervised airfield management situations in charge of thirty 30 plus airmen
- Ensured the proper functioning of all safety equipment
Boatswain Mate
United States Navy
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Supervised a crew during removal and reapplication of 2,200 square ft. of non-skid resulting in a cost saving $20,000 for the Navy
- Properly performed planned system maintenance to prevent the loss or damage or equipment
- Raised and lowered countless small boats
- Needle gunned, sanded, primed, painted, and preserved a US naval warship
- Supervised crews ranging from 10-30 employees to complete a work list
- Ensured the proper functioning of all safety equipment
- Immediately responded to damage control environments
- Supervised rigging operations during underway replenishments and fuel transfers
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01-2026
Associate of Applied Science -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Process Operations Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Instrumentation and Controls
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Automation And Robotics
MGCCC
Maritime Academy -
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy
01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Gautier High School
01.2011
Skills
- High level of situational awareness and decision making
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost Estimation
- Project management
- Maintenance planning
- Mechanical and Electrical system design
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic system design
- Manufacturing processes
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Field Service Manager (Engineering)
04.2024 - Current
Foreman (Machinery)
08.2023 - 04.2024
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
CSX Railroad
03.2022 - 08.2023
First Class Machinist/Maintenance Technician
Ingalls
06.2020 - 01.2022
First Class Outside Machinist
Ingalls
12.2017 - 06.2020
FIRESTOP TECHNICIAN
Midwest Firestop
08.2016 - 04.2017
Aviation Boatswain Mate
United States Navy
08.2012 - 08.2016
Boatswain Mate
United States Navy
08.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Gautier High School
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Applied Science -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Process Operations Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Instrumentation and Controls
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree - Automation And Robotics
MGCCC
Maritime Academy -
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy
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