Edward Sawyers

77 Barton Hill Rd., East Hampton, Ct 06424 Home: 860-267-1783 - Cell: 860-538-28
59 : es10cf176@westpost.net
Summary
Elevator Constructor with 13 years experience. Extensive background in elevators
.
Skills
* Proven ability to manage and schedule large crews
* Quality control
* Blueprint reading and interpretation
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Dependable independent worker
* Good communication skills
* Ability to excel in group environments
* Basic computer skills
* Customer service experience
* Inventory control practices
* Good at establishing goals and setting priorities
* Good verbal/written communication skills
* Good multitasker
* Knowledgeable of applicable local codes
* OSHA Certified
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong mechanical skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong initiative
* Strong team player
* Strong work ethic
* Timely project completion
Accomplishments
~USAF Honorable Discharge 1996
~State of CT R2 Unlimited Journeyman 2002
~State of CT R1 Unlimited Contractor 2007
Experience
Elevator Constructor Journeyman
August 2007 to Current
Schindler Elevator - Rocky Hill , Ct
~As foreman on jobs, responsible for overseeing the installation processes of th
e job. ~Responsible for training employees on proprietary equipment installation
procedures. ~Manage equipment in excess of $1,000,000.
~Provide feedback to upper management in regards to quality control issues. ~Tra
ck and report job status, employee hours and job performance.
~Coordinate with General contractors and other trades to insure that projects me
et contract deadlines.
Elevator Constructor Journeyman
August 2005 to August 2007
Kone Elevator - Rocky Hill, Ct
~Installed, adjusted and tested hydraulic and traction elevators. ~ Supervised a
nd trained apprentices working under me. ~Managed materials in excess of $250,00
0.
Elevator Constructor Apprentice
January 2000 to August 2005
Otis Elevator - East Hartford, Ct
~Assist Journeyman in day to day operations to install hydraulic and traction el
evators. ~Assist Adjusters to troubleshoot, adjust and inspect hydraulic and tra
ction elevators.
~As a Temporary Journeyman, responsible for installing, adjusting and testing hy
draulic elevators. ~Responsible for training and supervising apprentices working
under me.
~Responsible for managing materials in excess of $30,000.
Elevator Constructor Apprentice
August 1997 to January 2000
Montgomery Elevator - Landover, Md
~ Assisted Journeyman mechanics in day to day operations to modernize existing e
levators and escalators.
~ Assisted Journeyman Adjusters with troubleshooting, adjusting and testing elev
ators and escalators.
Fuels Support & Distribution
July 1994 to September 1997
USAF, 35th Supply Squadron - Misawa, Japan
~Provide fuel support to 2 squadrons of F16's, 2 squadrons of KC130's and all tr
ansient aircraft by means o Mac R-9 re-fuelers & HAS hot refueling.
~Provide fuel support to base housing by means of Mac R-10 re-fueler.
~Monitored fuel transfers to and from base storage tanks consisting of 3, 200,00
0 gallon underground tanks. ~Gaged and recorded fuel consumption from storage ta
nks consisting of JP4, JP8 & Diesel fuels.
Education and Training
Schindler~ 400A Traction Elevators 2011
Morristown, NJ, US
Installation procedures.
None

Kone~ Eco & Monospace Equipment 2005

Dallas, Tx, US
Installation procedures
None

I.U.E.C Apprenticeship 2005

East Hartford, Ct, US
Elevator Apprenticeship
Journeyman

U.S.A.F 1994
Wichita Falls, Tx
Fuels Support & Distribution
None

Frederick Douglass High School 1993

Upper Marlboro, Md, US
General
Diploma

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Advertising/ Business Marketing
None
Keywords
High rise and mid rise traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, installation, mo
dernization, repairing, adjusting & testing elevators. Blueprint reading, electr
ical schematic print reading. OSHA trained, computer literate, GAL, Ecospace, Mo
nospace, Miprom 21, ECI, MCE, Innovation controls, 400A, Minnesota, Pelle Doors,
330 hydos, LVM, LRV, TXR5, Maxton Valves.