Nathan Whalen
Fort Smith
Summary
Results-driven Project Engineer with a strong focus on team collaboration, engineering design, and safety-minded project management. Proven track record in leading engineering projects and training junior engineers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRoject Engineer III
Rheem Manufacturing Company
Fort Smith, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Led teams to deliver engineering projects on time.
- Developed project plans and testing timelines.
- Collaborated with teams to assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitored project progress, providing regular updates to management on milestones and outcomes.
- Conducted technical reviews of project designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices and project management methodologies.
Product Support Specialist
Rheem Manufacturing Company
Fort Smith, AR
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Supported field issues specifically with Rheem Commercial and Residential Gas Furnaces
- Trained field technicians on troubleshooting and installation of Rheem Commercial and Residential Gas Furnaces
- Created Professional Communications
Senior Lab Technician
Rheem Manufacturing Company
Fort Smith, AR
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training specifically in gas lab.
- Performed gas safety testing using ANSI Z21.47 gas standard
- Performed gas efficiency testing using ASHRAE 103 standard
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize testing processes and equipment efficiency.
Laboratory Technician
Trane Air Conditioning
Fort Smith, AR
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Operated a Psychometric test cell
- Performed Gas Heating Testing
- Performed Electric Heat Testing
- Performed Airflow Testing
Education
Associate of Science - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK08-2004
Skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Engineering design
- Field support
- Engineering
- Project regulations
- Safety-minded
- Scheduling and planning
Certification
- Certified CSA Gas Laboratory Technician,CSA - September 2012
- Refrigerant Handling (EPA 608), EPA Feb 2003
Timeline
PRoject Engineer III
Rheem Manufacturing Company
08.2021 - Current
Product Support Specialist
Rheem Manufacturing Company
06.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Lab Technician
Rheem Manufacturing Company
06.2008 - 06.2018
Laboratory Technician
Trane Air Conditioning
08.2004 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee