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Raymond Paulson

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Nebraska Chapter of the IAEI. - 1986 To Present. Active member of the NE CH IAEI. Sixteen years of being on the board as the Secretary/Treasurer. This was such a learning tool with the adage that one learns twice as much by teaching as being taught. Each year our chapter arranges for talented speakers on a myriad of subjects germane to the electrical industry. We as inspectors brush up on areas that will help us locally and the electricians that we serve are accumulating a better working knowledge for the tasks that they work with every day and are introduced to new, interesting parts of their trade.

I was honored to be on the executive committee and in 1999 served as the Chairman of the Chapter . Actually being the Chairman, was easier than being the secretary as the secretary does all of the work and coordinating the speakers.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Electrical Inspector

City of Hickman
Hickman, NE
05.2016 - Current
  • Performed inspections of electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Reviewed plans, blueprints, diagrams, and other related documents for accuracy prior to inspections.
  • Identified and documented non-conforming conditions in the field and reported them to the project manager.
  • Ensured that all installation work was performed according to approved drawings and specifications.
  • Inspected wiring installations for proper grounding, overcurrent protection, continuity of circuits, polarity, size of conductors, insulation resistance values.
  • Provided technical guidance during construction activities regarding safety precautions related to electrical work.
  • Investigated reports of defective equipment or improper connections from contractors or customers.
  • Maintained records of inspection results including photos taken at job sites when necessary.
  • Verified that materials used were properly listed or labeled for the intended use before installation began.
  • Educated contractors on local code requirements related to their projects.
  • Interpreted engineering specifications to determine if they met local codes.
  • Recommended corrective action when violations of codes were discovered.
  • Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.

District 15 Electrical Inspector

State of Nebraska - Electrical Division
Lincoln , NE
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • During the flood of 2018 Mr. Booker hired me to help out in District 15 as the position was vacant. We visited many homes and businesses that had the basement flooded and recommended actions to make these safe to occupy.
  • I was introduced to many towns that I had not visited before and made many contractors and helped them get the projects finished on time.
  • Contacted non-electricians that were working without a permit. Enforced the normal Stop Work orders and brought the projects into compliance.
  • Ralph Quick was hired in September of 2019 and took my place. I enjoyed working for the Division and learned a lot from the other inspectors.

Field Electrical Inspector

Building and Safety
Lincoln, NE
05.1986 - 05.2017
  • I was asked to come to work for the City of Lincoln at the Building and Safety Department as an Electrical Inspector. I traveled to Kansas City to take the National Inspectors exam. The title that was granted by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, was: Electrical Inspector General.
  • During these thirty years as a field inspector, I joined the Nebraska Chapter of the IAEI and as such we hosted the electricians for conferences in Grand Island and Kearney where giants of the trade came to us and gave us insight for the how and why of the electrical trade.
  • In October of 1987 we attended a Fire and Arson Investigation seminar where we were educated on the causes of fires. We used this skill and information to investigate fires in our area. We were able to show the insurance companies the exact cause of the fire.
  • Reviewed plans, blueprints, diagrams, and other related documents for accuracy prior to inspections.
  • Maintained records of inspection results including photos taken at job sites when necessary.
  • Attended regular meetings with project managers to discuss progress updates on jobsites.
  • Performed inspections of electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Wrote full reports outlining results of inspections.

Construction Coordinator & Maintenance

Watson Centers - The Centrum
Lincoln, NE
02.1982 - 10.1985
  • Maintain the HVAC systems for the Centrum Shopping Center and monitor and maintain the physical plant for the Watson Centers. Construction foreman for the Atrium food court when we created a new restaurant at 1201 N Street.

Owner, Operator - Reliable Electrical Service

Self Employed Electrician
Lincoln, Nebraska
05.1975 - 02.1982
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Maintain communications with the general contractors and scheduled our team to rough in the wiring for houses, apartments and commercial projects. When the project was completed, thoroughly test all of the receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures and appliances to verify the working condition and safety of every one of them.
  • Created cost estimates for the jobs from the blueprints provided or the information given to us by the general contractors.
  • Maintain payroll accounts, train the electricians, create the invoices for the contractors to bring the fees back to the company.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waubun High School
Waubun, Minnesota
06-1963

Pre-Medicine

Union College
Lincoln, NE

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine

University of Nebraska -
Lincoln, NE

Skills

  • 1986 Studied for, tested and received "International Association of Electrical Inspectors Certification" as "Electrical Inspector - General"
  • IAEI - Seminar for "Soares Book on Grounding" This has been cutting edge information that we use on a daily basis
  • Nebraska State Fire and Arson Investigation Conference A jam packed informative seminar with tools used each time we investigate a fire or electrical injury or death
  • Square D Company Seminar on the new Arc Fault Technology Information regarding the many fires started by arcing faults such as from frayed cords or loose electrical connections This technology is in it's infant stage and this is going to be as good a preventive measure as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Accomplishments

  • August 1993 Commendation Letter from Mayor Johanns - Appreciation for volunteer work cleaning up the city after the devastating storm.
  • 1996 - Mayor's Award of Excellence - for leading the Paint-A-Thon for five years. Nominated by Jerry McGinn and Ron Peery.
  • August 1997 - Letter from Mayor Johanns - sighting the letter from Tom Pettigrew - Paint-A-Thon coordinator - Thanking us for a fine job beautifying Lincoln.
  • October 2000 - Letter from Fred Hoke - Director of Building and Safety - Appreciation for helping with the corrections on the church project.

Timeline

District 15 Electrical Inspector

State of Nebraska - Electrical Division
10.2017 - 09.2019

Chief Electrical Inspector

City of Hickman
05.2016 - Current

Field Electrical Inspector

Building and Safety
05.1986 - 05.2017

Construction Coordinator & Maintenance

Watson Centers - The Centrum
02.1982 - 10.1985

Owner, Operator - Reliable Electrical Service

Self Employed Electrician
05.1975 - 02.1982

High School Diploma -

Waubun High School

Pre-Medicine

Union College

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine

University of Nebraska -

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