Joshua Johnell Coleman
Lancaster
Summary
Electrical Technician with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and automation. Background includes PLCs, industrial controls, and IoT/IIoT coursework. Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology at DeVry University, with a strong foundation in troubleshooting, safety, and hardware-software integration. Seeking roles in programming, industrial maintenance, electrical, automation, or OT environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Maintenance Technician
BlueOval SK
Glendale
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Performed routine maintenance and assisted with equipment repairs
- Supported inspections and safety procedures
- Conducted minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks
- Maintained clean and organized work areas in an industrial environment
Stocker
Walmart
Pikeville
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized product displays and storage areas
- Ensured merchandise availability and store cleanliness
Materials Management
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed material flow and inventory
- Assisted with procurement and purchasing processes
- Supported compliance with internal policies and procedures
Electrician Apprentice
Elliott Contracting
Pikeville
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems
- Supported large-scale electrical installations
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines
Auditor
Childers Oil
Whitesburg
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Conducted financial audits for compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations for management.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.
Education
Engineering Technology - Engineering
DeVry University
Online07.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Pikeville, KY05.2024
Skills
- PLC installation and basic troubleshooting
- Ladder Logic fundamentals
- Industrial controls and automation concepts
- Electrical testing equipment
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- National Electrical Code (NEC) fundamentals
- Generator and transformer installation/repair
- Solar panel installation
- Data and fiber optic cable fabrication
- Python (basic scripting, logic, loops, conditionals)
- C/C fundamentals
- IoT architecture and device-to-cloud concepts
- Sensors, actuators, and edge devices
- Basic IoT security awareness
- SCADA and industrial networking fundamentals
- OT vs IT system integration concepts
- Digital logic (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR)
- Binary and hexadecimal number systems
- Microcontrollers and embedded systems basics
- Virtual circuit simulation (Wokwi or similar tools)
- Breadboarding and serial monitoring
- Technical troubleshooting and analysis
- Hardware-software integration
- Strong attention to detail
- Safety-focused work practices
- Time management and adaptability
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Manufacturing environment
- Preventive maintenance (PM)
- Equipment inspections
- Critical Thinking
- Electrical certification
Certification
- Photovoltaic Electrician
- Automation Industrial Controls - Levels I & II
- Construction Electrician - Levels I, II & III
- Industrial Electrician - Levels I, II & III
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician
Projects
Traffic Light Controller (Academic Project), Designed and simulated a traffic light control system, Applied digital logic and sequencing concepts, Demonstrated understanding of control logic and system timing, Used virtual simulation tools and serial monitoring for testing, Implemented logic sequencing using digital logic and microcontroller concepts, Tested functionality using virtual simulation and serial monitoring
Timeline
Associate Maintenance Technician
BlueOval SK
03.2025 - 02.2026
Stocker
Walmart
05.2024 - 12.2024
Electrician Apprentice
Elliott Contracting
03.2023 - 08.2023
Materials Management
Pikeville Medical Center
05.2019 - 10.2023
Auditor
Childers Oil
08.2012 - 12.2016
Engineering Technology - Engineering
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
Big Sandy Community And Technical College