Thomas Halan

Thomas Halan has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Thomas began their career in the United States Air Force as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, providing support for Operation Enduring Freedom. After leaving the military, they worked as a Field Service Mechanic at Empire Cat, where they repaired Caterpillar equipment and managed work orders and service reports. Following this, they joined Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. as a Project Manager, overseeing QA/QC, managing construction punch lists, and performing commissioning and start-up for multiple units. Thomas then served as a Project Manager at Hunt Oil Company, successfully implementing a $2 billion coking unit revamp project and taking control of document control and drawing revamps.

Halan also worked at Aspen Air Corporation as a Project Engineer, playing a significant role in the design, construction, and turnover of a cryogenic air separation unit. Thomas revamped existing drawings and created new drawings for an expansion unit. Thomas further contributed to the industry as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Rummel Construction, Inc., before assuming the role of Service Manager at Altorfer Inc., where they managed the Power Systems division and supervised a large team of employees.

Currently, Halan works as a Mechanical Designer at 13th Floor Mechanical Designs, where they utilize their expertise in mechanical design.

In 2022, they will begin a new role as a Project Manager I at Thermo Systems, focusing on project management for large-scale data center construction and automation controls for thermal systems. Overall, Thomas Halan has demonstrated versatility, technical proficiency, and leadership skills throughout their diverse career.

Thomas Halan has a background in engineering and mechanical engineering. Thomas attended the University of North Dakota for their degree in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, they studied Engineering Science at the College of DuPage. In terms of certifications, Thomas holds various qualifications from different institutions. Some of these certifications include Service Manager for Electric Power from Caterpillar Inc., Excel Level 1, 2, & 3 from Udemy, Product Support Management from Caterpillar Inc., Power Sales Professional from Caterpillar Inc., and Service Management from Rutgers University. Thomas also holds certifications in Advanced Hydraulics, Tier 4 Final, Warranty Technician Certification, and Electronics Troubleshooting from Caterpillar Inc. Furthermore, Thomas has certifications in Cryogenics FDA and Brazing Certification from Aspen Air US LLC, Refrigerant Recycling and Service Certification from Mobile Air Conditioning Society, Wheel End Maintenance, Seal Installation and Wheel Bearing Adjustment from SKF Group, General Machine Electrical from Empire Cat, General Hydraulics from Empire Cat, General Diesel Engines from Empire Cat, and Electronics Troubleshooting from Caterpillar Inc.