Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Resume
Senior HVACR Company CEO/Project Manager
Richard A. Hatanpaa
**** ****** *** ***** ****, MN 55767
H-218-***-**** or C-218-***-****
INTRODUCTION
In 1981 I started working in the Plumbing, Heating, Refrigeration, and Cooling
trades. Since that time I have had the opportunity to work for both large and small HVAC
companies which included work in residential, commercial and industrial applications. I
worked for 18 years in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area and the last 11 years in
the Moose Lake, Cloquet, and Duluth areas. The metro area was a great training field in
which to start, as there were many diverse and challenging situations almost daily. Also,
learning the trades from Masters in their fields and performing these skills to meet the
strictest of State, Local, and Federal codes and regulations.
HVACR SPECIALTY SCHOOLING, TRAINING& QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Gas Fitter, Boiler/Furnace Technician and Installer (Qualified to First Class
“C” Engineer). Licensed @ Second Class “C” Engineer.
Refrigeration Technician and Installer (Licensed for Highest CFC Universal Level).
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Installer.
Hennipen & Anoka Technical College Certified for Heating and Air Conditioning.
Attended Bemidji State University for Mechanical/Architectural Drafting & Engineering.
Trained & Certified in Solar Thermal Design and Installation w/Minnesota Renewable
Energy Society 2008, & Caleffi Solar Thermal Design and Installation 2011.
N.A.T.E. (North American Technical Excellence) Tested & Certified.
Tested & Certified by Great River Energy in HVAC.
Tested & Certified by Minnesota Power in HVAC.
Experience:
Field Service and Installation
Flare Heating Co. Golden Valley, MN. Employed 1-year
Quality Heating and Air in Robbinsdale, MN. Employed 2-years
Ray N. Welter Heating and Cooling Co. Minneapolis, MN. Employed 2-
years
Del Air Heating & Cooling Co. Bloomington, MN. Employed 1-year
Riverplace Properties HVAC Engineer Employed 5-years
Cargill Corp./North Star Steel HVAC Engineer Employed 2-years
Heat Mechanical, Inc. Moose Lake, MN Employed 12-years
Corporate Facility On-Site HVACR Engineer:
Cargill Corporation in Eagan, MN. North Star Steel Facility in So. St. Paul, MN.
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Large industrial facility covering about 7-acres. Performed repair, service, designing,
engineering, and installation for all boiler, HVAC, mechanical and refrigeration
applications in the office buildings (Carrier VVT Zone Control System), computer labs,
shops, control rooms, mill, melt shop, all cranes, trucks etc.
Cargill Plant & Office Systems included: 3 through 20 Ton Rooftop Heat/Cool
Packaged Units, Lintern Industrial Cab Air Conditioning Units, Trane 200-Ton Chillers,
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Heat Pumps (Geo-Thermal and Air Over Systems), Boilers, Forced Air Furnaces, Make-
Up Air Systems, etc. Supervisor: Ron Miller Employed 2-years 1997
to 1999
Corporate Facility On-Site HVACR Engineer:
2. Riverplace Commercial Hi-Rise Complex in Minneapolis, MN.
Large commercial retail, professional, and residential facility over 460,000 Sq. Ft.
Perform all HVAC service, repair & installation duties for Main Hot Water Boiler Plant
of 1,000 Horse Power and 41,8440-Million BTU’s, A Steam Boiler Plant of 1.73 HP and
5psi, Rooftop Systems up to 100-Tons of Cooling, Install Johnson Controls Energy
Management System, Operate, troubleshoot system via laptop on site or mobile.
Make-Up Air Systems, 600-Heat Pumps up to 20-Tons, Cooling Towers, etc.
Supervisor: Don Rud Employed 5-years 1990 to 1995
Past Wholesale Businesses Employed with:
Graybow Daniels Corp. Plymouth, MN. (Graybow was bought out by Westburne 1985)
Westburne Supply Corp. Minneapolis, MN.
Title: Buyer for HVAC products. $2.2 million responsibility.
Heating and cooling products purchased: Honeywell, Hydrotherm, Valaint, Bell &
Gosssett, Grundfos, Tjernlund, Rheem, AprilAire, White Rogers, Research Products, etc.
Supervisor: Dale Kottke Htg. Dept. Vice President Employed 4-years 1982 to 1986.
Larger Projects Designed & Installed:
Evangelical Covenant Church of Moose Lake, MN 2009
1.
Design and install complete HVACR system for 20,000 sq. ft. building with full
size Gymnasium, Commercial Kitchen, Sanctuary, Daycare Center, Library,
Offices etc. Systems included two 15-ton RTU’s for Gym, a 10-ton unit for
office/library & bathrooms, 400,000btu Gas Fired Make-Up Air Unit,
Commercial Stainless Steel Cook Hoods, Exhaust Fans with Control Interlock,
Fantech Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilator, Honeywell Control Systems, etc.
2. First National Bank of Moose Lake, MN Year 2004.
Complete Mechanical and Electrical renovation of entire complex. Total of
300,000 BTU Forced Air HeatingPplant, total of 12-Tons of cooling capacity, 6-
Zone system with set-back operation. Installation of Make-Up Air system and
Economizer with free cooling capabilities and a 3,600 CFM drive. Installation of
a Commercial Air Exchange Ventilation System
3. Moose Lake Hockey Arena
Install a 1,000 gallon 23-KW Off-Peak “Hydrokinetics” electric boiler system. A
150-amp off-peak electric panel & meter was installed with a modulating outdoor
reset controller. All Hydronic Radiant Baseboard and Fan Coil Units.
4. Refugee Radio Station in Duluth, MN 2006 and 2007.
Existing commercial building with about 6,000 Sq. Ft. Recording Studios sound
proof all ductwork, mechanical system, etc.
Mechanical renovation and system updates with Trane Energy Management
Controls Trane Vari-Trac Temperature Sensing and Bypass Air control system.
5. Wyndtree Restaurant North in Barnum, MN 2002.
Commercial 90-seat restaurant with gift shop in lower level.
Mechanical Renovation of 15-Ton Air Handler w/DX Condenser, 3,000-cfm
Make-Up Air System
References:
Foehringer Engineering, Inc. Professional Mechanical Eng., 40-Years in Business, Mpls.
MN 55417 Greg D. 612-***-**** - Greg D. 612-***-**** - *********@***.***
Fire, & HVAC Code Consultant - Duane C. Grace - 50-Years in Profession - Moose
Lake, MN 55767 - 218-***-**** - ********@***.***
Bob Cummins - HVAC Professional Sales - 40-Years in Profession - Barnum, MN 55707
Rusty Mace - Owner of Johnstone Supply Co. – $20M - HVACR Wholesale Business
20-Years in Business - Bloomington, MN 55425 - 1-800-***-****
*****@******************.***
Two Time AWARD WINNER 2009 & 2010 Heat mechanical, Inc. as “Best of Moose
Lake” by US Commerce Association.
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
Owner/Operator of HEAT MECHANICAL, INC. of Moose Lake, MN. 15-years.
DUTIES:
Sales, Marketing, Training, Buyer/Purchasing, HVAC Designer, HVAC Project Manager
Boiler Operator/Engineer & Installer, Master Refrigeration Technician, Gas fitter,
Sheet Metal Fabricator, Service Technician for gas, oil, electric & refrigeration.
QUALITIES:
I have established a vast knowledge of HVAC operations, design, mechanical
code, equipment, parts, troubleshooting, installation and repair. I have owned/managed
& operated 3-small businesses at the same time and have overseen up to 20-employees. I
have established very good relationships with many professionals in my trade including:
State and Local Inspectors, Mechanical Design/Drafting Engineers, HVACR Wholesaler
Owners. I also utilize their resources for equipment, parts and ongoing education
through their training seminars. I am respectfully successful and retain a long history of
working with professional people and facilities providing a courteous and highly
competent service to them. I have 29-years of very in-depth experience. In my small
HVAC business I have produced sales up to $400K annually.
Hobbies & Activities;
I have served for 7-years on our youth hockey board as well as holding the President’s
position for a term. I have also volunteered my time for several years helping as an
assistant scout leader. I have volunteered as a leader and founder for a youth outdoor
activities program called the “Extreme Team” working with churches in Moose Lake
which provided boundary water canoe trips, summer/winter camping and teaching
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survival skills. I volunteer my time operating our sound & video booth and running live
music production events at our church and community events.
Richard A. Hatanpaa
4890 Mirror Way Moose Lake, MN 55767
H-218-***-**** or C-218-***-****
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