Chas Collins
Sugar Land,TX
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LED FIELD TECHNICIAN
ANC
08.2021 - Current
- See as a “front-line” representative of ANC in the field to clients, vendors, and other partners
- Help operate and maintain signage systems and LED displays (scheduling, maintenance, etc.) at sports venues, live events, and commercial public/private spaces
- Organize, assemble, and install new parts for signage and displays
- Cross-functional collaboration with Technical Support, Client Services, and others to meet the needs of the clients
- Participate in any required client or market-specific training, calls, meetings, etc
- Troubleshooting of software-related problems and other technical issues
- Support Fixed Projects in the regional market on an ad hoc basis.
Audio Visual Technician - LED Tech
Rhino Staging
03.2013 - 08.2021
- Install and maintain audio visual equipment including display devices, projectors, televisions, camera systems, video teleconferencing systems (VTC), microphones and speakers
- Provide excellent equipment services to meet client expectations
- Perform equipment storage and transportation activities in a safe and secure manner
- Perform inventory management of equipment, writings and accessories to avoid any shortages
- Set up and operate audio visual equipment for trainings, presentations, meetings and conferences
- Perform equipment additions, removals, repairs, replacements and inspections
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions
- Assemble and disassemble audio visual equipment as needed
- Test equipment to ensure they are in good and safe working conditions
- Prioritize and complete work orders accurately and timely
- Provide technical assistance to other Technicians when required
- Maintain the workroom and storeroom clean, safe and organized
- Generate expense reports including labor and material costs for management
- Set up, operate, maintain and repair equipment used to enhanced live events, such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting and sound mixing equipment
- Record meetings and presentations with video cameras, operate spot lights, adjust amplifiers, coordinate graphics used in displays and provide technical support for teleconferences, webinars, and distance learning classes
- Also edit, copy and store videotapes and DVDs, track inventory of equipment and order supplies.
Technical Writer - Marine Safety / Safety Specialist
American Bureau of Shipping
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Responsible for improving the documentation of safety and quality of life at sea and on ships by researching and data mining for specific issues or instances from previous matters aboard vessels
- Responsible for designing guidelines for crew safety
- (Technical writing based off findings from database) Responsible for sorting through records of injuries and accidents and using those items as examples for corrections and presentations to crew members before going offshore
- Responsible for identifying issue causes along with injuries and accidents in order to make corrective actions.
Safety Coordinator
River Oaks Chrysler Jeep
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Determine and develop approaches maintaining/improving health and safety protocol and records and solving workplace problems
- Conduct project specific site audits to identify areas needing improvement
- Develop, implement and maintain health and safety programs and procedures needed for the safety and health of employees and the community
- Maintain and purchase personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Recommend improvements in processes, designs, procedures and operations to minimize injury and maximize potential
- Monitor and develop safety contingency plans to prevent chemical, physical, and biological hazards and diseases from infecting the workplace and jobsites
- Maintain OSHA required records and MSDS on materials used in the workplace and job sites.
Major Emergency Management Instructor
Petrofac
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Instructed classes of Tool Pushers, OIMs and Marine Barge Supervisors in Emergency Response and Crisis Management.
Offshore B Operator / Production Platform - Devils Tower MC773
The Wood Group
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted in operating production
- Independently operated facilities including testing, wells, measuring & rotating equipment, production equipment, safety, environmental, regulatory compliances, repairs and maintenance of facilities, devices, and shipping/receiving of materials.
Offshore and Inland HSE Technical Specialist
Fluor Daniel
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Direct and administer the HSE program on the company, project or office level
- Monitor and control HSE standards and applicable laws and regulations
- Implement programs to provide personnel and facility safety, wellbeing, and protection of environment
- Create, evaluate, educate, and administer the HSE program to all levels of employees
- Conduct surveys, evaluations, inspections, and investigations as required
- Develop, upgrade, and manage HSE programs including awards/recognition programs
- Represent company in outside HSE organizations as well as create and administer orientation program for project employees
- Participate in establishing specifications for HSE and fire protection equipment
- Conduct investigations of project incidents that may result in litigation; obtain and protect collected data
- Participate in maintaining liaison with owners’ representatives, insurance carriers, the community, and the corporate HSE group.
Safety Director
River Oaks Chrysler Jeep
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Determine and develop approaches maintaining/improving health and safety protocol and records and solving workplace problems
- Conduct project specific site audits to identify areas needing improvement
- Develop, implement and maintain health and safety programs and procedures needed for the safety and health of employees and the community
- Maintain and purchase personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Recommend improvements in processes, designs, procedures and operations to minimize injury and maximize potential.
Offshore and Inland Site Safety Coach
UK Rigblastt
01.2000 - 03.2005
- Assist on HSE work plan development
- Assist the construction exam on assigned projects with HSE records and statistics
- Provide onsite safety training for items including Site Orientation, Energy Isolation, Lifting and Hoisting, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Environmental Procedures and Spill Containment, Hot Work Procedures, and Heights/Scaffolding
- Provide Onsite Safety Coaching / Consulting of Construction Work
- Evaluate the HSE performance of contractors and construction team and recommend improvements or alternatives where and when necessary
- Provide guidance on the Permit to Work process
- QA/ QC of the JSA Process.
Hospital Corpsman/ Combat Medic/ Health and Safety Specialist Inland and Underway
US Navy & US Marine Corps / 1989- Inactive Ready Reserves
- Responsible for the implementation of HSE policies and procedures as well as training development materials supporting HSE programs
- Represent internal and external working groups, committees and conferences involving HSE
- Build effective relationships with command HSE network to ensure system consistency
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to HSE standards
- Interface with regulatory agencies and assisted during regulatory inspections
- Develop and manage accident and injury investigation program, and conduct investigations to identify root causes and eliminate potential hazards and reoccurrences
- Participate in the initiation phase of equipment installation and set-up to assist in design.
Timeline
LED FIELD TECHNICIAN
ANC
08.2021 - Current
Audio Visual Technician - LED Tech
Rhino Staging
03.2013 - 08.2021
Technical Writer - Marine Safety / Safety Specialist
American Bureau of Shipping
03.2013 - 06.2013
Safety Coordinator
River Oaks Chrysler Jeep
09.2012 - 12.2012
Major Emergency Management Instructor
Petrofac
01.2012 - 04.2012
Offshore B Operator / Production Platform - Devils Tower MC773
The Wood Group
04.2009 - 06.2010
Offshore and Inland HSE Technical Specialist
Fluor Daniel
03.2008 - 04.2009
Safety Director
River Oaks Chrysler Jeep
03.2005 - 03.2008
Offshore and Inland Site Safety Coach
UK Rigblastt
01.2000 - 03.2005
Hospital Corpsman/ Combat Medic/ Health and Safety Specialist Inland and Underway
US Navy & US Marine Corps / 1989- Inactive Ready Reserves
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