Aaron Whitlatch

About Aaron Whitlatch

Commissioning Agent with 2+ years of field experience across commercial, residential, and…

Experience

1. Commissioning Agent

   Glumac

   Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   RESPONSIBILITIES:• Author commissioning plans, functional test procedures (FTPs), and checklists in alignment with industry standards (ASHRAE 0, ASHRAE 202, BCxA Handbook), tailored to infrastructure and commercial projects.• Execute site observations and functional testing for HVAC, lighting controls, and emergency systems, coordinating directly with contractors, engineers, and project managers.• Develop internal templates and documentation standards to improve quality, consistency, and team-wide alignment across commissioning deliverables.• Apply energy code and LEED commissioning requirements, including documentation for Fundamental and Enhanced Cx compliance.• Build and deploy internal tools using Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and Python to automate workflows and streamline field readiness.• Coordinate across offices using Teams and Planner to manage complex project timelines and ensure alignment on deliverables. ACHIEVEMENTS:• Created a SharePoint-based document control system aligned with ISO 9001 principles, supporting scalable version control and approval workflows.• Built a custom Excel-based FTP template adopted for external review, improving clarity and feedback workflows.• Developed a Python tool to generate traceability matrices from spec PDFs, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy for spec-heavy projects.• Rolled out a company-wide Microsoft Teams structure to replace fragmented group chats, improving knowledge sharing and onboarding.• Championed use of Microsoft 365 Groups for standardized project documentation, improving coordination and continuity across project teams.• Authored and submitted formal proposals to update the 2024 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), focused on clarifying commissioning requirements.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Lowell High School

  High School

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Chemical Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Manufacturing
• Ncr
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Windows
• Process Safety
• English
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Arcmap
• Corrective and Preventive Action (Capa)
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Access Database
• Visio
• Technical Data Analysis
• Arcgis
• Mathematica
• Data Analysis
• Aspen Plus
• Six Sigma
• Chemistry
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Aspen Hysys
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Laboratory Skills
• Matlab
• Laboratory
• Ecr
• Spectroscopy
• Technical Writing