Jim Harmon

Technical Trainer and Quality Assurance Coordinator

Jim has been actively working in residential energy efficiency retrofit since 2005. He has field experience as a Technician, Crew Lead, Project Coordinator, and Quality Assurance/Control Inspector with the Opportunity Council’s Weatherization and Community Energy Challenge programs.

In addition to quality control inspections for energy efficiency programs of the OC Jim is a technical trainer for the Building Performance Center. Jim holds a B.S. in Biology and a Master of Education in Environmental Education.

EXPERIENCE

Technical Trainer and QA Coordinator 2012 – Present

a)         Conduct inspections of weatherization retrofit projects

b)        Train home performance and weatherization workforce

Home Energy Advisor at the Community Energy Challenge 2010 – 2012

a)         Conducted comprehensive Energy Audits and report findings to homeowners

b)        Developed work scopes for energy-saving residential retrofits

c)          Provided initial instruction and on-going support to crews and contractors during retrofit projects

Project Coordinator at The Opportunity Council 2009 – 2010

a)         Developed work scopes for energy-saving residential retrofits

b)        Provided initial instruction and on-going support to crews and contractors during retrofit projects

c)          Responsible for estimating labor and materials needed for retrofit projects

Teaching Assistant at Western Washington University – Rainforest Immersion, Conservation, and Action (RICA) 2009

a)         Developed and oversaw undergraduate team research projects

b)        Managed logistical challenges of travelling internationally with 24 students

c)          Worked alongside colleagues applying both foresight and responsive management strategies to decision-making

Weatherization Technician at The Opportunity Council – LiWx Program 2005 – 2007

a)             Performed Blower Door diagnostics for single family houses

b)            Air seal and insulate homes

c)              Install mechanical ventilation

Natural Resource Research Technician III (Team Leader) at the Washington Department of Natural Resources 2005

a)         Worked in a team setting, delineating wildlife habitat

b)        Maintained communication with supervising biologists

c)          Delivered progress reports

EDUCATION

2013 Masters Education, Environmental Education, Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

1997 – 2001 Bachelors of Science in Biology, Emphasis in Ecology, Norther Michigan University, Marquette, MI

1993 – 1995 General Engineering Curriculum, No Degree Earned, Mathematics through Calculus-2, Physics and Chemistry with Laboratory Components, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI