1. Allan Lynch
090 9749752 | 086 8935145 al@allanlynch.ie
Summary
Project manager and Senior SpecialityGas Engineering Technician with over 15 years proven track record.
Qualified experience with diverse technologies,people and procedures for the gas and chemical supplyprocess
to a high volume manufacturing facility for computer microchips.Effective communicator,results orientated and
recognised involvementwith several multibillion dollar projects ata senior technical level.
Team management Proven problem solving
Implemented costsavings Customer engagement
Strong safety culture training Strong analytical skills
Professional Experience
Air Products Gases and Chemicals, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. 14/07/2015 - present
Project Manager (Contract)
Project supervisor and manager for the day to day activities for the installation and
qualification of new gas supplysystems to the Intel manufacturing facility.
Co-ordination and scheduling ofdailyactivities to team members to ensure safetyand quality procedures
are used to exacting standards resulting in flawless execution and delivery of projectdeadlines.
Training and safety valves followed at all times giving zero loss time incidents or injuries.
Constantreview of companyKPi’s to meetexpectations.
Cross discipline supportand advisementto all trades involved in the construction,installation,qualification
and start-up of Air Products related equipment required for the manufacture ofIntel microchips.
Daily and weekly review meetings to check for milestone progress.
Intel Corporation, Leixlip, Kildare 1/7/2011 - 21/11/14
Senior GSE (Gas Systems Engineering) Technician
Senior Specialty Gas Technician responsible for maintaining the equipmentand supplyof all gases and
chemicals to a high volume manufacturing environment.
Managed small teams oftechnicians bytraining and developing technical OTJ skills for individuals to drive
consistentsafetyand quality results for project activity.
Responsibilityof manydifferent projects that could lastmonths or even years requiring cooperation and
knowledge from manydifferentdisciplines. Proven projectmanagement skills byproviding timely and
accurate reporting on projectactivities.
Strong leadership skills and a clear identifiable work ethos within a team environment.
Recognized costand technical improvements as partofthe company’s continuous improvementprogram.
Provided key inputs for process developments through strong communications,proven track record of
problem solving, and measured consistentresults.
Developed numerous software and technical ideas some ofwhich were implemented globallypotentially
saving millions ofdollars in time and process errors.
Actively participated with cross-functional teams atexpert level to ensure new equipment
introduction/upgrade requiring new and existing skills to be able to complete the projects
Recognized supportofall engineering and management plans,activities,audits and strategic initiatives on
an individual and team basis to improve safety, cost, reliability,procedures,software, and training.
Senior technical trainer to new employees which can take two years for each person to get the competency
level to a point that the technician was capable ofbeing self-reliantwith a large diverse age and range of
chemical and gas equipmentthroughoutfour factories and the ancillaryequipmentacross the site.
Selected from 26 others to travel to the USA for a 14 month assignmentfor new process training.
Trained and upskilled colleagues for the new technologysystems,instructed them on new procedures and
equipment thatwere being implemented on the Intel Ireland sites for 2014/15.
Extensive knowledge ofGCS (gas control systems),GE (general electric) Fanuc Proficy software, setup,
programming,problem solving and upgrading.
Completed all required safetyand technical training to receive Level 3 gases certification (Highest) and
Level 2 chemical certification which was a 2 year process.
2. Air Products Gas and Chemicals Inc., Leixlip, Kildare 22/5/2000 - 31/6/2011
Senior Gas and Chemical Technician
Part of the Megasys team on the Intel Manufacturing site in Leixlip required for Intel's high volume manufacturing
microchip process.
All skills as above and below.
Managed, maintained and had to troubleshootthe equipmentthatwas used to supply all manner of
hazardous gases and chemicals to the manufacturing environment.
Instrumental with de-installing and installing manydifferenttypes of gas and chemical equipment which
ensured projects were completed on time, within budgetand with no safety or quality issues recorded.
Chaired weeklyand daily meetings with all key stake holders and led the daily task roster to ensure
efficiency and identify possible issues for the day/week ahead.
Upskilled and mentored new technicians for shiftwork and projectactivity.
Selected for numerous projects outside the normal job scope due to consistentestablished results.
Education, Professional Development and Training
Chemical and Gas industry 1999 - 2016
Currently studying for certification in Six Sigma Green and black belt, Prince2,CAPM and PMi.
Bulk Gas engineering certification through the Intel College of Engineering.
Over 600 training and safety courses completed.Gases,Chemicals,Cleanroom protocols,
Security, IT, electrical,control of hazardous energies and manymore.
Waterford R.T.C 1992 - 1993
Diploma inarchitecturaltechnology.
Bolton Street D.I.T. 1991 - 1992
Certificatein AutoCAD and completedfirstyear ofconstructiontechnology
Pearse College Crumlin 1989 - 1991
Certificatein architecturaldraughting and design.
Certificatein commercialcalculations from theLondonChamberofCommerce.