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Joshua Lovelady

Alexandria,LA

Summary

Experienced with gas system maintenance and repair, ensuring safety and efficiency. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and solve problems. Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices, ensuring compliance and reliability.

Professional technician with comprehensive expertise in gas service systems and safety protocols. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable execution of tasks. Proficient in diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and customer service, always aiming for optimal results. Highly valued for problem-solving skills and consistent performance under changing conditions.

Diligent comprehensive background in gas service maintenance and repair. Successfully diagnosed and resolved numerous challenging issues in residential and commercial settings. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and system optimization, consistently ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Experienced with operating heavy machinery in construction settings. Utilizes efficient techniques for machinery control and site safety. Track record of effective teamwork and punctual project completion.

Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 7 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers.

Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leak survey Tech

City of Alexandria
  • SkillsApplies knowledge of layout, characteristics of the municipal gas distribution system to safely survey, monitor, and classify leaks in the gas system, and report findings to the utility, as well as state and federal inspectors.
  • Prepares, processes, and maintains the appropriate records; prepares and processes all reports as required by department policies and procedures and applicable state and federal mandates.
  • Maintains a system for conducting and updating surveys.
  • Determines and initiates necessary repairs, precautions, warnings and safety measures.
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal mandates and guidelines.
  • Operates hand tools, including hand-held breaker, and equipment related to gas leak surveying; operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
  • Inspects, cleans, and maintains various equipment related to gas leak surveying.

Pipefitter

City of Alexandria
2025 - Current
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
  • Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.

Crew Leader Parks and Recreation
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Plans, organizes, trains and provides instruction and guidance as a lead member of a crew performing various maintenance, sanitation, landscape, and litter removal tasks in support of the Parks and Recreation Department on an assigned shift.
  • Monitors work in progress and ensures compliance with established standards; advises crews in techniques and practices; reviews reports; prepares requests for materials and supplies.
  • Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; orders materials and equipment needed for each job; perform routine safety inspections on equipment; advises supervisor of needed repairs.

Control Center Operator

FCC POLLOCK
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Operates detention facility security doors and devices; monitors prisoner movements and disruptive behaviors; requests appropriate emergency responses to violent disturbances and emergent medical incidents.
  • When interacting with prisoners, ensure approved safety and security protocols are established; facilitate appropriate medical care and treatment as required; treat each prisoner with dignity and respect as afforded by constitutional mandates.
  • Professional and respectful interaction with inmates during the booking process, to include taking booking photo, inventorying of inmate property, and intake questioning, while ensuring approved safety and security protocols are followed.
  • Performs detention facility support work, which requires knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned.
  • Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations.
  • May provide billing services to include invoicing, credit memos and payment receipt.
  • Conducts specific projects; may obtain and/or provide information from other organizations, summarize such information and prepare recommendations.
  • Provides information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures.
  • Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files.
  • Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents from drafts, notes, or brief instructions.
  • Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
  • Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
  • Oversees and personally performs a variety of administrative details such as entering employee time, preparing purchase requisitions, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials.

Corrections Officer

FCC Pollock
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provide care, custody, and control of pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates
  • Manage inmate transfers to housing, cafeteria, work, and recreational facilities
  • Perform routine duties in accordance with established laws, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain a safe, humane, and drug-free environment conducive to inmate rehabilitation
  • Oversee the safety and security of staff members, visitors, supervisees, and the public
  • Document violations of prison rules and regulations and implement disciplinary measures
  • Maintain control while escorting individuals or groups of individuals within the prison
  • Record facility staff entrance and exit times, screen visitors, and provide security
  • Conduct routine searches for hazards, contraband, weapons, and unusual activity
  • Physically restrain inmates when necessary to prevent injury and disorder
  • Ensure the facility meets requirements for safety and hygiene, as required by law
  • Participate in confiscation, emergency response, riot control, and escapee pursuits
  • Professional demeanor negotiation and decision-making skills

Education

GED -

Youth Challenge Program
Pineville, LA
12-2005

No Degree - CDLA

Coastal Driving School
Alexandria, LA
02-2010

Skills

  • Advanced skill in using surveying data collection equipment and software

  • Skill in organizing and maintaining records and files

  • Experience in assisting in the preparation of mapping from field data

  • Experience troubleshooting and editing field data

  • Supervise others

  • Pipe measuring

  • Pipefitting

  • Installation and maintenance

  • Pipe threading

  • Piping specifications

  • Emergency repairs

  • Plumbing

  • Heavy equipment operation

  • Repair and maintenance

  • Front end loader handling

  • Air brake operation

  • Pretrip inspections

  • Class A commercial Driver's license

  • Equipment operation

  • Grinding and finishing

  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Natural Gas, [City Of Alexandria
  • Operator Qualified
  • Fusion Qualification
  • Butt Fusion
  • Sidewall Fusion
  • Regulator and Relief Valve
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

Timeline

Crew Leader Parks and Recreation
03.2022 - 11.2024

Control Center Operator

FCC POLLOCK
08.2020 - 03.2022

Corrections Officer

FCC Pollock
08.2020 - 03.2022

Leak survey Tech

City of Alexandria

Pipefitter

City of Alexandria
2025 - Current

GED -

Youth Challenge Program

No Degree - CDLA

Coastal Driving School

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