Joshua Blickhahn has experience in engineering, maintenance, and the military. He passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and earned an Industrial Engineering degree. He has held roles managing maintenance budgets and coordinating projects. He also has a background in testing, data analysis, and process improvement.

1. Joshua Blickhahn, E.I.T.
Cell: 719.339.9029
Email: jm.blickhahn@gmail.com
Summary
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam on my first attempt to earn the title
Industrial ‘Engineer In Training’. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates and collaborate with
management and peers for successful endeavors. Possess a strong, enterprising work ethic with a
commitment to getting the job done safe and right. Honorably Discharged Army Veteran.
Education
Colorado State University at Pueblo B.S. in Industrial Engineering, 2014
Front Range Community College A.S. in Automotive Technology
Career Experience
Asset Maintenance Coordinator- EVRAZ Pueblo Rail Mill: 2014-2016
 Manage spares inventory with Oracle, lowered 6% by reducing overstock and obsolete
items, optimize storage locations re-organizing using Lean and Operations Excellence
 Perform maintenance and non-capital improvements, forecast and reconcile Annual
expense budget of approximately $6 million
 Manage work flow using Visual display methods and operator involvement/ownership,
explore Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning
and Material Resource Planning systems for reducing unplanned down time
 Coordinate with superintendent, mechanical and electrical supervisors, union
representatives, and contractors for maintenance project planning and implementation
 Collaborate with accounting, engineering, safety, and management for improvement
projects to 140-year-old rolling mill, maintaining Safety First!
Engineering Intern- EVRAZ, Inc. Product Technology Department: 2013-2014
 Performed destructive and non-destructive testing experiments, including design of
experiment pieces with SolidWorks, and results validation with MiniTab
 Conducted metallurgy and metallography studies
 Recorded and verified sample preparation techniques and best practices
 Photographic and physical sample cataloging and storage
 Data management and analysis using MS Excel and Statistical Process Control
 Shop layout and optimization using AutoCad and Solid Works
 Coordinated for product, process, and equipment certification
 Performed equipment maintenance and recommend maintenance schedules and actions
for one-of-a-kind testing apparatus
Engineering Intern- Trane Company: 2010-2012
 Worked on safety and ergonomic improvements for product testing system,
implementing Visual Standard Work for use of new equipment
 Materials handling project for safe manual manipulation of oversize product
 Facility layout study and implementation to reduce production foot-print by 50% using
Six Sigma Lean techniques, making room for new product assembly line
 Worked standard assembly line position in summer of 2012 for experience

2. Colorado National Guard Ft. Carson, CO - Surface Maintenance Mechanic: 2009-2010
 Maintain and repair various pieces of equipment including earth moving, heavy hauling,
generators, mass transportation, and tactical vehicles
 Perform engine and transmission dynamometer functions
 Provide technical assistance and instruction to other technicians
Fleet Maintenance Technician-City of Colorado Springs Fleet Management: 2006-2009
 Repair and perform maintenance on equipment including paint striping, earth moving,
asphalt, heavy hauling, landscape, street sweeping, utility trucks, and mass transportation
 Provided ground up input on parts selection and best practices training for technicians
 ASE Automotive Master Technician in two test sessions
 Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Tanker and Hazardous Materials
Endorsements
United States Army Work Team Leader, various locations: 1999-2007
 Supervised and trained small teams including work scheduling, work assignments,
quality control,
 10 weeks of Army Leadership Training courses covering interpersonal communications,
scheduling, written performance reviews, time management, resource planning, conflict
resolution, small team building and dynamics
 Numerous commendations for excellence in training, school performance, mission
accomplishment, exemplary service, and application of specialized Army knowledge
 27th Regiment Mascot Handler-Corporal Kolchak XII, Borzoi Canine