Overview
Work History
Skills
Licenses
Achievements
Employment History
Referees
Key Competencies
Timeline
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Chad Collins

Byford,WA

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Roading and Bridging Specialist

Parks And Wildlife
04.2024 - Current

- Installation of concrete kit bridges

- Maintenance of bridges

- Sheeting of roads

- Signage on roads

- Culvert replacement and cleaning

- Supervising grading of roads

- Organising contractors

Acting Overseer

Department Of Parks And Wildlife
09.2021 - 04.2024

- Managing the crews

- Mentoring

- Supported Work's centre coordinator

- Time sheets

- Ensured trucks were always ready to be called out

- Ensured all tasks given to my team were completed in a timely manner.

- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Acting Project Manager/Bridge Specialist

Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions
01.2021 - 09.2021

- Manage Concrete shed

- Works Planning

- Supplier Liaison

- Resource sourcing

- Maintenance Planning

- Bridge Inspections

- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Conservation Employee

Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions
01.2015 - 09.2021

- Park Maintenance

- Fire fighting

- Prescribed Burning

- Concreting

- Road Maintenance

- Weed spraying

- Tree Planting

- Pest Control

- Feral pig control

- Western shield Program

Machine Operator

TRACC CIVIL
11.2014 - 07.2015

- Land Clearing

- Loading Dump Trucks

- Dust Suppression

- Cutting house pad levels

- Carting Soils



All Rounder/Crew Leader

Associated Tree Services
03.2014 - 11.2014

Seasonal

Parks and Wildlife
11.2013 - 03.2014

FIFO Mobile Plant Operator

Kimberley Quarry's
01.2011 - 05.2013

FIFO Contractor Patio Constructor

JAC Holdings (Karratha)
01.2010 - 04.2011

All Rounder

Associated Tree Services
05.2009 - 11.2010

Contractor Retic / Landscaper

Total Eden
12.2007 - 05.2009

Laborer

Humes - Newman
05.2007 - 10.2007

Lab Assistant

BHP Billiton Mt Whaleback Workpac
01.2007 - 05.2007

Laborer

Kimberley Property Maintenance
12.2005 - 01.2007

Apprentice Roof Carpenter

Construct Contractors Solutions
04.2004 - 12.2005

Skills

    - Microsoft Office

    - Internet Explorer

    - Promptly replying to emails

    - Current First Aid

    - High risk /EWP/ dogging and rigging

Licenses

  • HR Driver's Licence
  • Telehandler Ticket
  • HR B class
  • Hydraulic Excavator Operations
  • A Grade Tree Faller

Achievements

  • Acting member of Mundijong Volunteer Fire Brigade
  • Working assorted Machinery
  • Team leader in manufacturing of concrete components
  • Team leader in Fire mitigation
  • Acting Overseer - Jarrahdale Parks & Wildlife
  • Acting Bridge Specialist - Jarrahdale Parks & Wildlife

Employment History

  • 2021, Present, Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Acting Project Manager/Bridge Specialist, Manage Concrete Shed, Works Planning, Supplier Liaison, Resource Sourcing, Maintenance Planning, Bridge Inspections


  • 2015, Current, Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Conservation Employee, Park Maintenance, Fire Fighting, Prescribed Burning, Concreting, Road Maintenance, Weed Spraying, Tree Planting, Tree Falling, Pest Control, Feral Pig Control, Western Shield Program, Loader - Cat 920K, Skidsteer, Grader - John Deere 670D / Cat 120M, Excavator - PC300, Cat D6 Bulldozer


  • Nov 2014, July 2015, TRACC CIVIL, Machine Operator, Land Clearing, Loading Dump Trucks, Dust Suppression, Cutting house pad levels, Digging trenches for services, Carting soils, Soil Compaction, Excavators, Loaders, Dump Truck, Water Cart, Scraper, Roller


  • March 2014, Nov 2014, Associated Tree Services, All Rounder/Crew Leader, Tree lopping and chipping, Supplier ordering/liaising, Customer yard cleanup, Landscaping, Pre starts on machinery, Service and maintenance of company equipment, Comply with company safety procedures, Controlled burn offs, Preparing land for proposed housing estate, Working unsupervised, Consulting with customers and companies, Husky Bobcat 5, Chipper, Chainsaws, Mini Tippers, Cherri Picker, Sheep foot Roller, Articulated Dump Truck, Firefighting unit


  • Nov 2013, Mar 2014, Parks and Wildlife, Seasonal, Fire fighting, Concreting, Park maintenance


  • 2011, May 2013, Kimberley Quarry's, FIFO Mobile Plant Operator, Operating Equipment, Servicing Equipment, Feeding Crushers, Everyday duties, Stock Piling, Sales Loader, Excavator, Loader, Water Cart, Dump truck, Track Crusher


  • 2010, April 2011, JAC Holdings (Karratha), FIFO Contractor Patio Constructor, Construction of heavy-duty steel patios, Carry out pre-start on all machinery and power tools, Attend safety/toolbox meetings, Implementing safety procedures, Working unsupervised, Submitting invoices, Manitou, Dingo, Power Tools, General Construction Tools


  • May 2009, Nov 2010, Associated Tree Services, All Rounder, Tree lopping and chipping, Customer yard cleanup, Landscaping, Pre starts on machinery, Service and maintenance of company equipment, Comply with company safety procedures, Controlled burn offs, Preparing land for proposed housing estate, Working unsupervised, Consulting with customers and companies, Husky Bobcat 5, Chipper, Chainsaws, Mini Tippers, Cherri Picker, Sheepsfoot Roller, Articulated Dump Truck, Firefighting Unit


  • Dec 2007, May 2009, Total Eden, Contractor Retic / Landscaper, Supplied and fitted reticulation systems, Repairs and maintenance, Manual labor, Programing computer control boxes, Customer service, Planning and booking jobs, Submitting invoices, Ditch Witch Trencher, General Tooling


  • May 2007, Oct 2007, Humes - Newman, Laborer, Assemble train sleepers, Prepare concrete molds, Assist in the pouring of concrete, Manual labor, Attend safety/toolbox meetings, Comply with company safety procedures, Rio Tensioner, General Tooling


  • Jan 2007, May 2007, BHP Billiton Mt Whaleback Workpac, Lab Assistant, Collect samples, Prepare samples for testing, General cleaning duties, Comply with strict safety and procedure guidelines, Manual labor, Attend safety/toolbox meetings, Work as a part of a team, Mini crusher


  • Dec 2005, Jan 2007, Kimberley Property Maintenance, Laborer, Landscaping, General cleaning of customer yards, Manual labor, Attend safety/toolbox meetings, Work as a part of a team, Work unsupervised, General Gardening Equipment


  • April 2004, Dec 2005, Construct Contractors Solutions, Apprentice Roof Carpenter, Assisting tradesman with the construction of roofs, General site cleanup, Manual labor, Attend safety/toolbox meetings, Work as a part of a team, Front End Loader, General power tools

Referees

  • Maurice Vanderwal, Owner/Operator, Associated Tree Services, 0488 511 666
  • Phil Griffiths, Officer, Parks and Wildlife, 0437 282 134
  • Frank Bailey, Officer, Parks and Wildlife, 0429 088 050

Key Competencies

  • Basic Microsoft Office
  • Internet Explorer
  • First Aid Certificate
  • High Risk work/ EWP/ Dogging and Rigging
  • Corporate Firearms

Timeline

Acting Roading and Bridging Specialist

Parks And Wildlife
04.2024 - Current

Acting Overseer

Department Of Parks And Wildlife
09.2021 - 04.2024

Acting Project Manager/Bridge Specialist

Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions
01.2021 - 09.2021

Conservation Employee

Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions
01.2015 - 09.2021

Machine Operator

TRACC CIVIL
11.2014 - 07.2015

All Rounder/Crew Leader

Associated Tree Services
03.2014 - 11.2014

Seasonal

Parks and Wildlife
11.2013 - 03.2014

FIFO Mobile Plant Operator

Kimberley Quarry's
01.2011 - 05.2013

FIFO Contractor Patio Constructor

JAC Holdings (Karratha)
01.2010 - 04.2011

All Rounder

Associated Tree Services
05.2009 - 11.2010

Contractor Retic / Landscaper

Total Eden
12.2007 - 05.2009

Laborer

Humes - Newman
05.2007 - 10.2007

Lab Assistant

BHP Billiton Mt Whaleback Workpac
01.2007 - 05.2007

Laborer

Kimberley Property Maintenance
12.2005 - 01.2007

Apprentice Roof Carpenter

Construct Contractors Solutions
04.2004 - 12.2005
Chad Collins