James Karnes
Weatherford,TX
Summary
I am a second generation30 year member of Local 21 and the elevator industry. I have worked in all aspects of this industry. I know and understand NI, Modernization, Service and Repair.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Mechanic
Schindler Elevator Corporation
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured proper documentation of all repairs, adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements for recordkeeping purposes.
- Expanded service offerings by staying current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices through ongoing education opportunities and certifications.
- Prevented costly future repairs for customers by identifying potential issues during routine maintenance checks.
- Earned a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness among customers, resulting in numerous referrals and repeat business.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections and routine service.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
NEIEP Instructor
NEIEP
06.2017 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
No Degree - Instructional Technology
NEIEP
Warwick, RI06.2017
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
Azle, TX06.1993
Skills
Elevator construction NI
Elevator Modernization
Elevator Repair
Elevator Service
NEIEP Instructor
Former Executive Board Member
Certification
Welding 3G. 1/17/15
Welding 4G. 3/26/15
Basic Train the Trainer 9/21/19
Adv Train the Trainer 6/21/23
COMP1 Computer Training 9/19/19
FWAS Fork Lift and Arial Lift Instructor 8/18/17
Roger Williams University Cert. Classroom in instruction 6/21/23
RIGSIGWS SIG RIG Instructor 6/15/17
OSHA 500 Instructor 3/18/24
OSHA 510 Instructor 12/14/24
SCFLWS Scaffolding Instructor 10/13/23
Timeline
Service Mechanic
Schindler Elevator Corporation
03.2023 - Current
NEIEP Instructor
NEIEP
06.2017 - Current
No Degree - Instructional Technology
NEIEP
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
Welding 3G. 1/17/15
Welding 4G. 3/26/15
Basic Train the Trainer 9/21/19
Adv Train the Trainer 6/21/23
COMP1 Computer Training 9/19/19
FWAS Fork Lift and Arial Lift Instructor 8/18/17
Roger Williams University Cert. Classroom in instruction 6/21/23
RIGSIGWS SIG RIG Instructor 6/15/17
OSHA 500 Instructor 3/18/24
OSHA 510 Instructor 12/14/24
SCFLWS Scaffolding Instructor 10/13/23
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