Allen Lykins Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

- Manage and configure cellular and vsat communications network to ensure 100% up-time with our on-shore network and notify network team of any off-shore communications issues.- Managed our Alarm Software and created various queries to ensure our system met the standards outlined in API 1167. Worked directly with Alarm manager on troubleshooting alarms.- Performed point to point on new sites and modified SCADA database / operator displays to ensure operator receives all applicable alarms.- Maintain and troubleshoot Leak Detection System and ensure all pipelines are operating under normal non-leak conditions and notify appropriate individuals upon issues.- Implement and manage an data historian environment and provide training to all users.- Utilize data historian software to produce SCADA reports for end users.- Build automated Excel and Excel VBA SCADA reports and VB Scripts that will support the end users reporting requirements.- Manage, update, program, and maintain the SCADA computer systems, hardware and software to provide continuous availability to monitor and control all pipeline systems.- Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and support of the Genesis company network.- Configure routers and switches for use in our company environment. - Ensure standards are in place for the field PLC's and screen layouts. - Provide 24/7 on-call computer and network support for the SCADA computer systems, corporate network, and voip phone system at our control room.- Install/Maintain servers, HP and Dell - Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008.- Perform operator/controller duties of operating any of our on-shore pipeline working shift work when needed.

· Manage, update, program, and maintain the SCADA computer systems, hardware and software to provide continuous availability to monitor and control all pipeline systems. · Develop and maintain graphic screen layouts utilizing Full Graphics Software of our pipeline field locations for use with the SCADA computer system. · Worked in a team to implement our CRM and Alarm Philosophy Document and ensure it meets PHMSA and DOT audit requirements. · Provide 24/7 on-call computer and network support for the SCADA computer systems. · Work 12/hr rotating shift as a relief controller monitoring and controlling valves, pumps, flow rates, and tanks at different locations in the US. · Responsible for maintenance on all satellite communications equipment. · Assist users with computer, printer, and network issues. · Develop daily reports and charts for upper management. · Install Cat 5e for satellite and network and phone communication.

· Provided field pipeline and trucking operations personnel with network and computer support. · Installed and repaired satellite, lan, communication, network lines and equipment for our pipeline and trucking operations. · Converted field pipeline locations from leased line circuits to satellite communications for better communications with the pipeline SCADA system. · Programmed and troubleshoot various model PLC Systems · Maintained, troubleshoot, and installed pipeline and trucking field equipment such as pressure, temperature, and tank level transmitters, bs&w monitors, and smith meters. · Assisted on troubleshooting/repairing high voltage electrical problems. · Troubleshoot and Repair of LACT units for all Texas trucking district.

Houston, Texas Area

· Provided technical troubleshooting and phone support of hardware and software to all users, corporate and remote. Software packages supported are all Microsoft products, Lotus Smart Suite, WordPerfect, Paradox, Aspen, Paws, Reuters, and other miscellaneous applications. · Installed and managed a multiple servers running Windows 2000 Enterprise Edition. · Installed and assisted in configuring cisco routers to facilitate upgrade of outdated hardware. · Installed and managed a NT Terminal Server for database and accounting applications. · Assisted in a server conversion from a Novell 3.11 to NT 4.0 to meet Y2K compliance and to replace a non-Y2K compliant Data General mainframe. · Maintained and administered two Novell NetWare servers, four NT 4 servers, one dial-up RAS server and one Linux system. Responsible for all backups on all servers. · Implemented and administered Lotus Notes for company wide e-mail.

· Responsible for maintaining and upgrading over 200 computer systems. · Implemented and managed four Novell 4.x servers, one Linux box with web services, one Workgroups network, companies email with remote access and dial-up access to the network. · Designed and implemented a technical support help desk program. · Responsible for the purchasing of new PC's and upgrading existing outdated PC's and related PC hardware and software. · Technical troubleshooting of PC's - hardware and software. · Managed over three hundred and fifty thousand dollars of computer assets. · Designed and implemented remote LAN access system utilizing Shiva technologies. · Designed multiple training classes on various Microsoft products, and LAN applications. · Trained staff and end-users on use of various hardware and software products.

· Designed communication, dos, and windows based programs. · Programming languages include Turbo Pascal & Visual Basic Professional.

Technology, Aircraft Maintenance, Technology, Aircraft Maintenance

Certification, Scada Technology

Attended ControlMicrosystems ClearSCADA Class to learn implementation and design of the ClearSCADA software package.

Certification, Security

National Cyber Seecurity Division Studied OPSEC for Control Systems and Control Environments and Cyber Security for Control Systems.

Criminal Justice

Education record

Education record