Nathan Hiestand
EUGENE,OR
Summary
Results-driven HVAC Lead experienced in residential and large commercial installation. Delivered projects on time and within budget through effective team leadership and strong client relationship management. Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards while consistently meeting challenging objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Commercial/Residential Installer
Comfort Flow Heating and Air
Springfield, OR
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Installed residential HVAC systems for Comfort Flow Heating and Air customer homes.
- Removed old heating and cooling equipment from occupied residences.
- Connected ductwork, refrigerant lines, and electrical components during installations.
- Tested system operation, verifying airflow, temperature, and controls for optimal performance.
- Measured spaces and positioned equipment for proper fit and function.
- Coordinated installation activities with technicians and homeowners to ensure seamless project execution.
- Cleaned work areas and explained installed equipment to customers.
- Installed and tested new residential wiring systems, such as CATV and telephone lines.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine work procedures.
- Measured and fitted ductwork, refrigerant lines, and system components.
- Connected electrical wiring and thermostat controls to new equipment.
- Verified installation steps matched Comfort Flow Heating and Air safety standards.
- Inspected heating and cooling units before startup and testing.
- Removed old equipment and prepared job sites for new installations.
- Communicated installation updates to customers and Comfort Flow Heating and Air crews, enhancing project transparency.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty equipment, including cable modems, routers, switches, and other network devices.
- Replaced old wiring systems with new ones in compliance with industry standards.
- Ran conduit and installed junction boxes and receptacles in accordance with local building codes.
- Completed equipment, system, and accessories installations.
- Coordinated work activities with other technicians onsite to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Tested systems and components for operability, safety and compliance with design specifications.
- Discussed projects, special requests and possible upgrades with customers.
- Tested continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters and other testing devices.
- Performed inspections of existing installations to identify potential safety hazards or code violations.
- Set up systems for optimal performance and taught customers how to keep systems working correctly.
- Assembled and connected cables, connectors, outlets, meters, transformers, and other components of electrical systems.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer manuals prior to initiating installation and repair tasks.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
CNC Lathe Operator
Greyco
Eugene, OR
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Operated CNC lathe machines for Greyco precision machining work.
- Loaded raw stock and secured tooling before each production run.
- Set machine offsets and adjusted feeds during lathe operations.
- Inspected finished parts with calipers and micrometers.
- Read blueprints and followed Greyco part specifications closely.
- Cleaned machines and replaced worn tooling after production.
- Followed safety rules and maintained organized work areas.
- Calculate feed rates, depths of cuts, and adjust speeds based on material type being machined.
- Followed safety practices when loading and unloading parts on machinery.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Edited speeds and feeds in CNC program for different production runs.
Painter
Pope painting
Springfield, OR
09.2009 - 01.2015
- Masked trim, floors, windows, and fixtures before coating work.
- Prepped surfaces by scraping, sanding, caulking, and patching damage.
- Applied primer, paint, and finishes with brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Matched colors and mixed coatings for consistent Pope Painting results.
- Repaired drywall, wood trim, and minor surface flaws before painting.
- Painted residential interiors and exteriors for Pope Painting projects.
- Cleaned job sites and organized tools after daily Pope Painting work.
- Communicated with homeowners and crew members throughout painting projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
Plasterer
Hiestand plastering
Springfield, OR
06.2002 - 08.2008
- Transported materials to job sites, ensuring timely availability for projects
- Applied finishing material using a hawk and trowel for smooth surface
- Installed drywall sheets on walls and ceilings
- Hang drywall
- Spread material with the hawk and trail
- Applied stucco to exterior surfaces for finishing
Education
Limited Energy Class B - Limited Energy Class B
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR 08.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, ORSkills
- HVAC systems
- HVAC Codes and Regulation
- HVAC Product Familiarity
- Refrigerant installation
- Electrical Installation
- System Troubleshooting
- System layout
- Blueprint reading
- Schematics
- Project scheduling
- Client Relationship Management
- Crew leadership
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Certification
- EPA Certified - Universal
- Low Voltage Electrical License - Class B
- Mitsubishi VRF Training
- Daikin VRF Training
Qualifications
- Installed rooftop units (RTUs), VRF systems, air handlers, VAVs, ductwork, exhaust systems, and control wiring.
- Supervised and led teams of 2-10 installers on commercial job sites, ensuring HVAC systems were installed to spec, on schedule, and in compliance with building codes and OSHA.
- Worked closely with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to coordinate timelines and resolve on site conflicts.
Timeline
Limited Energy Class B - Limited Energy Class B
Lane Community College
08.2018 - 08.2020
HVAC Commercial/Residential Installer
Comfort Flow Heating and Air
06.2018 - 03.2025
CNC Lathe Operator
Greyco
01.2015 - 02.2018
Painter
Pope painting
09.2009 - 01.2015
Plasterer
Hiestand plastering
06.2002 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School