JOSHUA A. CAMPBELL
Orange,Tx
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/lead Man
Star Manufacturing
Lufkin, TX
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Foreman
B&E Resources
Beaumont, Tx.
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
Boiler maker
Ohmstede Industries
Beaumont, TX
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
Welder/Operator
Various Shutdowns
DeRidder, LA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
General Maintenance
B&E Resources
Beaumont, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Wrecker Driver
Kyles Wrecker Service
Beaumont, TX
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
Heavy Equipment Operator
B&E Resources
Beaumont, Texas
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Certified Conductor/ RCL Operator
Union Pacific Railroad Co
North Platte, Nebraska
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Switch rail cars out, built train, set out equipment
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
Operator/Expediter/Lay Down Yard Foreman
ISC Constructors LLC
Beaumont, Texas
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Run heavy equipment, deliver and receive materials in and out of plant.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
Supervisor/Wrecker Driver
T & V Towing & Recovery
Lumberton, Texas
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Pre-Apprentice
Newtron Inc
Nederland, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Wrecker Driver
TnT Wrecker Service
Beaumont, Texas
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Welder
Dragon Industries
Silsbee, Texas
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Installer
Air Products
Beaumont, TX
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Installed premade heating and air conditioning ducts to finish new system work or repair existing system malfunctions.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
HVAC Installer
Air Comfort
Beaumont, TX
09.2003 - 04.2004
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
Lineman
Carroll Communications
Beaumont, TX
11.2002 - 09.2003
- Groundman, aerial installer
- Worked Houston and Beaumont area installing cable for cable television
- Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
- Provided training on use, troubleshooting, and calibration of equipment.
- Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment, and power apparatus.
- Repaired and updated equipment to conform to company-wide standards.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Waynco Sheet Metal Works
Beaumont, Texas
08.2001 - 11.2002
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Installed premade heating and air conditioning ducts to finish new system work or repair existing system malfunctions.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
Tom-Cat-Tooter Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Co
Vidor, Texas
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Installed air conditioning duct in commercial buildings
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
Electricians Helper
Regency Electric
Jacksonville, Florida
02.1999 - 12.1999
- Maintained organized supply of commonly used electrical parts to support typical needs.
- Installed and tested new fixtures according to project specifications.
- Organized hand tools, power tools and tool pouches for electrical team.
- Stripped insulation from wire ends with wire stripping pliers and attached to terminals for soldering.
- Traced out short circuits in installed wiring using testing meters.
- Maintained clean, safe and stocked work area with appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Tested and replaced system components like outlets and switches as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Insulated and tighten connections to improve system performance and prevent short circuits.
Pipefitter
Alliance Industrial Group
Sulphur, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Consistently met client expectations through timely completion of projects while maintaining high levels of quality control checks throughout the process.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
Skills
- Heavy equipment Operator
- Structural welding
- Wire feed machines
- Pipe fitting
- Steel Fabrication
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Materials movement
- Commercial construction
Timeline
Pipefitter
Alliance Industrial Group
04.2024 - Current
Welder/lead Man
Star Manufacturing
10.2022 - 08.2023
Foreman
B&E Resources
11.2021 - 08.2022
Boiler maker
Ohmstede Industries
10.2021 - 11.2021
Welder/Operator
Various Shutdowns
07.2021 - 10.2021
General Maintenance
B&E Resources
06.2020 - 07.2021
Wrecker Driver
Kyles Wrecker Service
10.2019 - 06.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
B&E Resources
08.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Conductor/ RCL Operator
Union Pacific Railroad Co
09.2018 - 02.2019
Operator/Expediter/Lay Down Yard Foreman
ISC Constructors LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
Supervisor/Wrecker Driver
T & V Towing & Recovery
01.2013 - 09.2016
Pre-Apprentice
Newtron Inc
01.2012 - 01.2013
Wrecker Driver
TnT Wrecker Service
02.2011 - 01.2012
Welder
Dragon Industries
09.2010 - 01.2011
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Installer
Air Products
05.2004 - 06.2010
HVAC Installer
Air Comfort
09.2003 - 04.2004
Lineman
Carroll Communications
11.2002 - 09.2003
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Waynco Sheet Metal Works
08.2001 - 11.2002
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
Tom-Cat-Tooter Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Co
01.2000 - 08.2001
Electricians Helper
Regency Electric
02.1999 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist