Matthew Lykins

Vancouver, WA ***** acy6ek@r.postjobfree.com - 361-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Regional Customer Engineering Services for all of the WEST Coast

Linde, Vancouver Wa - Janurary 2016 to Present

Manage a team of 13 technicians strategically placed in the West coast. My team is responsible for installation, removal, repair, upgrades and maintenance of all tanks in the plants and at customer sites. I have about 3,000 customers in the West Coast. I am responsible for the P&L for my team, their safety, quality, training, hiring and performance of my techs and my region.

Area Operations Manager

Airgas - Vancouver, WA - April 2015 to September 2015

Responsibilities I was responsible for 5 plants throughout Oregon, and all the operations of the plants. I was responsible for safety, compliance and all regulations.

Accomplishments I brought the Audit scores of all my locations up to above par.

Skills Used My project management experience and leadership qualities.

Plant Manager

Praxair - San Jose, CA - February 2013 to March 2014

Manage and operate 2 locations for distributing plants in a high paced environment. In charge of 3 supervisors as well as their direct reports of 16 employees. Responsible for all budgetary spending, and final decider on all projects approvals. Responsible for all training and evaluating of employees on an annual and quarterly basis.

Ecovar Technician

ICO and N2 - Corpus Christi, TX - 2011 to 2013

TX Area. Efficiently provided continuous operation of an ICO and N2 plant while maintaining purity and pipeline pressure to the customer. Able to Diagnose and remedy process problems, and to Perform and assist in maintenance as required. Monitor performance of systems and equipment against established standards, report any deficiencies. -Understand, monitor and take corrective actions to ensure positive effect of unit effluent and emissions on local environment. -Responsible for all management paperwork from purchase orders to completing IO's, for ensuring processing of all invoices associated with my plants. -Responsible for answering to customer regarding any issues, dealing with contractors, getting quotes for work, and monitoring contractors while onsite one of my locations. -Remotely monitor and adjust numerous On-Site Generators as required

-Safely and Efficiently Start-Up, Operate and Shut-Down gas processing equipment -Contribute to team awareness of co-worker and personal safety through proper work habits, good housekeeping skills, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment

Operation Technician II

Linde LLC - Delta, OH - 2008 to 2011

Plant #758 Efficiently provided continuous operation of an ASU while maintaining purity and pipeline pressure to the customer. Able to Diagnose and remedy process problems, and to Perform and assist in maintenance as required. Monitor performance of systems and equipment against established standards, report any deficiencies. -Understand, monitor and take corrective actions to ensure positive effect of unit effluent and emissions on local environment. -Remotely monitor and adjust numerous On-Site Generators and PSA's as required -Safely and Efficiently Start-Up, Operate and Shut-Down gas processing equipment -Contribute to team awareness of co-worker and personal safety through proper work habits, good housekeeping skills, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment.

Cryogenic Technician

IMFPACNORWEST - 2006 to 2008

Performed maintenance and repairs on 4 HPACs and 2 Nitrogen Recharger Units. Provided gaseous nitrogen, argon, and oxygen for various industrial uses. Provided liquid argon, nitrogen, and propane for various industrial uses and facilities. -Efficiently provided various liquids and gases to units to insure operational readiness for multiple submarines. Helped to ensure 100% deploy ability for 6 submarines.

-Qualified all watches early and exceeded all expectations of supervisors and was awarded sailor of the month for my work center. -1 of 3 Qualified Cryogenic Technicians at IMF facility. The Navy's Largest maintenance activity, providing intermediate repairs, and technical and logistical support of 9 SSBNs, 2 CVNs, 7 surface combatants, 2 SSGNs, 1 special project SSN, and various support craft at 3 geographical dispersed facilities.

USS John C Stennis - 2004 to 2006

Leading Supervisor, USS John C Stennis Responsible for all shipboard diesel engine operations, mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance scheduling, engine operations, and the qualification and leadership of twenty technicians on a naval carrier. -Developed and implemented Calibration program that increased the program from 12% to 99.9% in two months to ensure operational readiness on a forward deployed Naval Carrier. -Coordinated with the shipyard, supervised the removal and re-installation of all local relief valves for four emergency diesel generators in a timely manner without effecting operational readiness. Project was completed ahead of schedule with no safety incidents. -Directed the Command Calibration Program. Recognized as a strong and organized program during a critical inspection allowing for carrier to remain forward deployable. -Ensured operational readiness for 4 diesel generators from 25% to 100% and never let its operational ability fall below 25% to ensure that the carrier always had back power via a emergency diesel generator being made available.

Maintenance Mechanic

USS Carl Vinson - 2001 to 2004

Responsible for the completing all preventative maintenance and repair of all pumps, 9 air conditioners, 4 hydraulic elevators, 4 steam systems and 2 compressors, and compliance to all quality assurance requirements, and the proper startup and operations of all the above equipment. -Efficiently provided repairs during critical times and evolutions on forward-deployed naval carrier increasing underway mission capability and ensuring 100% availability.

-Qualified all watches early and exceeded all expectations of supervisors and was awarded sailor of the month for my work center.

EDUCATION

MBA in Business (concentration in Project Management)

Colorado Technical University 2016

Bachelors in Project Management

Colorado Technical University 2014

Vincennes University - Bremerton, WA 2006 to 2008

Machinist Mate 'A' School - Great Lakes, IL 2000

Machinist Mate Common Core School - Great Lakes, IL 2000

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Plant Management ASU Operation Tech II Ecovar Operations FDA Knowledge Leadership Job Planning Plant Operations

GMP Plant Safety

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