Charles Collins
Scaffolding Specialist
**** ***** ****, *. *. Box 274
Orchard, TX 77464
Phone: 832-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Construction Specialist with (17) years’ experience in Oil & Gas and Commercial. Experience focuses on Scaffolding Projects, large-scale in Refinery, Petrochemical and Commercial. Positions include Scaffolding Foreman, Scaffolding Layout Specialist, Warehouse/Inventory and Materials Management.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
H.S.,
NCCER Certified, Competent Person, Scaffolding
OSHA 30
TWIC (active)
Skilled using Excel, Work, Outlook and Oracle
Familiar with AutoCAD (no hands-on use)
EXPERIENCE
Construction-Scaffolding (Brace, Brand, Safway):
Oil & Gas Projects included Valero, Phillips 66, BP
Commercial Projects included: George R. Brown Convention Center, hotels, hospitals (mega size projects)
Responsible for scaffolding project front-end planning
Performed walk-downs with constructor and/or client to determine accuracy of layout
Sketched scaffolding layouts for builders; identified unique issues in design
Worked onsite with crews to ensure layout and adjustments were clearly communicated
When AutoCAD was used, observed operator and answered layout questions
Managed work crews, ensuring project timeline and completions were early or on time
Developed cost estimates, manpower needs and schedules, equipment needs and procurement
Managed project budget and tracked expenses (Excel)
Worked with procurement or centralized equipment group to secure scaffolding and ancillary equipment for each project
Oversight of materials: logistics, accurate documentation of receipt, organization of yard, inventory system, process for tracking issues/returns and reports for live-time inventory
Managed schedule for build-out of each project phase, additional walk-downs performed to ensure accurate and efficient erection of scaffolding systems
Closely managed manpower needs, escalating hires as needed and reducing team as required, based on schedules
Prepared project reports to communicate: budget/expenditures, schedules and adjustments, equipment inventory, erection schedules, dismantle schedules and close-out schedule
Ensure project sites, post close-out, remained clean and safe (no hazards)
Managed site safety: conducted training (new assignment and daily), conducted safe work audits and issued compliance reports
Scaffolding systems included:
oUltra-height (up to 500’)
oDome systems (360)
oTowers
oHanging and Cantilever
oStairs and bridges
Equipment used included:
oTube and clamp
oCuplock
oSafway
oFrame and Brace
oPinlock
Warehouse/Inventory Management (NOV and Quebecor):
Full-scope management of warehouse operations; materials management and handling
Managed employees performance, schedules, inventory and logistics (transportation)
Used Oracle and Excel for inventory tracking
Reported on inventory: receipt of goods, issues and inventory on hand
Materials for Oilfield Services included: compressors, generators, valves, pipeline components, etc.
Managed outgoing shipments, verified delivery and managed customer service
Mechanic (Southwest RV):
Responsible for managing mechanical repair and vehicle readiness (outgoing)
Maintained inventory of parts and tools
Performed maintenance on large motor coaches, fifth wheel vehicles and travel trailers
Performed complex mechanical repairs
WORK HISTORY
Construction Manager 2013 – 2017
Brace Scaffolding, Houston, TX
(assigned multiple locations on Gulf Coast)
National Oilwell Varco 2011 – 2013
Houston, TX
Scaffolding Foreman 2007 – 2011
Safway, Houston, TX
(assigned multiple locations)
Mechanic 3006 – 2007
Southwest RV, Houston, TX
Warehouse/Materials Manager 2004 – 2005
Quebecor, Houston, TX
Scaffolding Foreman 2002 – 2003
Brock Scaffolding, Houston, TX
(assigned multiple locations)
Iron Worker Apprentice 2000 – 2002
Iron Workers of America, Houston, TX