1. Damian L Kaylor
Generator Field Service Technician
damian.kaylor@gmail.com
11715 Stone Bridge Dr, Houston, TX 77064
(703) 409-6493
Areas of Expertise Key Qualifications
• Electrical/Mechanical Systems • Current Secret Clearance
• Substation Maintenance Repair • Power Systems Monitoring
• Preventive Maintenance • Blueprint Reading and Schematics
• Leadership and Training • HI Pot Tester and Megger Test Equipment
• Analysis and Troubleshooting • Power Factor Test Equipment
• Communication and Technology • Power Quality Test Equipment
• Plant Operations • Transformer Turn Ratio Tester
• Electrical Safety • Oscilloscope
• 4160VAC, 3 Phase and less
Education:
Intermediate Leadership and Management Development Course (ALC/BCNOC), 2011-2012
US Army Prime Power School 2009
• 16 weeks of Trigonometry, Physics, Mechanical Systems Engineering, and Electrical Systems
Engineering
• 13 weeks of Power Production Operations – installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of
medium voltage electrical power plants
• 18 weeks of Mechanical Systems – Diesel Engines, Welding, Fluid Handling Systems, Diesel
Engine Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Rebuild (12-cylinder Cummins KTA38, 16-cylinder
General Motors EMD, and the 6-cylinder Caterpillar 3456)
Horizontal Construction Engineer, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 1996
Associates in Applied Sciences, Paul Smith’s College of Arts and Sciences, 1994, Paul Smith, NY
Experience
Generator Field Service Technician – Loftin Equipment Houston, TX
08/2014 – 03/2015
Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of stand-by generator systems.
• Received training and work experience with several generator manufacturers; Kohler,,
Katolight, Cummins/Onan, Generac, MTU, and Stewart and Stevenson
• Tested generator systems under load bank for operation readiness
• Performed full services on generator engines to entail inspections, fluid changes, filter
changes, and any other necessary maintenance/repairs to keep the engines running
• Troublshooted various components and systems to restore operational capabilities
• When necessary wrote up quotes for follow-up operational maintenance

2. Sergeant, US Army
Prime Power Production Specialist- Power Station Electrician Fort Bliss, TX
06/2012 – 09/2014
Responsible for the daily administrative and logistical operations of two Prime Power Units (PPU)
requiring accountability for maintenance, services, and operational readiness of the PPUs and prime
movers valued in excess of $10 million.
• Responsible for the start-up, operation, and shut down of the PPUs during daily work
• Ensured that his assigned equipment was clean, operational, and prepared for all
inspections
• Advised unit leaders to enhance operations during a battery certification utilizing prior
experience operating power plants in an austere environment
• Utilizing excellent risk management skills while serving as front line supervisor resulted
in zero accidents during a 60 day period
• Monitor and records meter readings for the daily operations log book
Prime Power Production Specialist- Power Station Mechanic Fort Belvoir, VA
08/2008 – 06/2012
Installed, operated, and maintained utility grade power systems. Isolated and repaired complex
malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tests and troubleshooting techniques. Repaired and overhauled power
plant equipment and associated systems. Assisted in quality control operations and assessed power
distribution systems.
• Led the overhaul of a diesel driven generator set during annual services
• Coordinated all servicing to maintain equipment in accordance with military guidelines
as the Platoon Maintenance Supervisor
• Discovered, tested, and repaired, without assistance, an engine fault on an 840kW genset
using current military troubleshooting procedures.
• Performed in the capacity of the Control Room Operator for an 840kW Generator set
while keeping the most up to date logbooks and maintenance records out of 14 operators
• 6 yrs experience of operation, paralleling, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of diesel
engines, power generator electrical and control circuits, ranging from 840 KW to 1.5 MW
Construction Equipment Operator Fort Stewart, GA
09/2006 – 08/2008
Cade Armory, MD
06/2001 – 09/2006
Responsible for the growth, accountability, health, welfare, and mentorship of five soldiers. Supervised
construction, repair, and utility services of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, and related equipment.
Maintained readiness for one bull dozer and one forklift valued over $162,000.
• Diligently applied effective technical expertise towards the integration of heavy
equipment within the company’s fleet
• Consistently maintained 100% serviceability, accountability, and maintenance of
equipment with no loss, damages, or accidents