James Spencer
Kilgore,TX
Summary
Beginner Tactical Power Generation Specialist with the Texas Army National Guard. I just returned home to Texas from AIT in and am seeking my first civilian job.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Generation Equipment Repairer
Texas Army National Guard
Fort Lee, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Supervises operations and performs field level maintenance functions, including overhaul (but not rebuild) of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment up through 200 KW (except for turbine engine driven generators).
- Repairing or replacement of electrical and mechanical components such as starters, alternators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches and control circuits.
- Reading and Comprehension of Generator Schematics and Diagrams.
- Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics on power generation equipment to ensure optimal performance, including operation of diagnostics tools to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve turnaround times.
Concrete Laborer
J & W Concrete Services
Kilgore, TX
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in dirt work preparation, pouring, leveling, and finishing concrete surfaces efficiently.
Welding Student
Hallsville High School
Hallsville, TX
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated welding tools and equipment safely in accordance with industry standards within High School Welding Shop Career Program.
- Developed foundational skills in MIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance class awareness and practices.
- Collaborated with peers on group projects to improve teamwork and communication skills.
- Researched welding techniques and materials to support class assignments and projects.
- Applied classroom learning to real-world projects by participating in collaborative group tasks for pipe welding.
- Developed understanding of weld symbols.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School
Hallsville, TX05-2025
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand tools
- Equipment calibration
- Grounding techniques
- Inventory coordination
- Schematic reading
- Diagnostic testing
- Wiring diagrams interpretation
- Load bank testing
- Military equipment maintenance
- Generator maintenance
- Electrical tools
- Power generation principles
- Wiring schematics
- Problem diagnosis
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certification of Affiliation from the United States Army Ordnance Corps in Power Generation Mechanics, 2025
- Diploma from the United State Army Ordnance Corps for Tactical Power Generation Specialist, 2025
- Welding Certificate from Hallsville High School for Stick Welding 2023
Timeline
Power Generation Equipment Repairer
Texas Army National Guard
07.2025 - Current
Concrete Laborer
J & W Concrete Services
05.2025 - 07.2025
Welding Student
Hallsville High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School