Shawn Paulsen
Anita
Summary
Results-driven engineering technician with strong quality assurance and compliance management skills. Expertise in project inspection and engineering documentation, contributing to successful project outcomes and enhanced team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Tech/ Project Inspector
Audubon County Engineers Office/ secondary Roads
Audubon
02.2013 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated advanced testing equipment for product analysis and quality assurance.
- Collaborated with engineers to improve design specifications and project outcomes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the development of engineering documentation and technical drawings.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of all engineering activities including test results, calculations and other relevant information.
- Assisted in the design, development and implementation of new engineering projects.
- Updated and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in field surveys and site evaluations to gather necessary data for engineering analysis.
- Managed inventory of engineering supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for projects.
- Operated various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Foreman
Cunningham-Reis company
Van Meter
07.1994 - 02.2013
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery used in bridge construction processes to identify any defects or malfunctions requiring repairs or replacements.
- Verified that all materials used during bridge construction met required specifications prior to installation.
- Monitored progress of bridge construction projects to ensure completion within timeline and budget constraints.
- Measured, cut, and installed wood, steel and concrete components for bridge construction projects.
- Worked with engineers on projects related to bridge construction or repair.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery used in bridge construction projects.
- Maintained accurate records related to project costs, labor hours and materials used in bridge construction or repairs.
- Removed debris from worksites after completing projects related to bridge construction or repairs.
- Reviewed all plans, documents, and calculations as well as in-progress and final bridge construction for quality and accuracy.
- Attended periodic seminars on topics relevant to bridge inspection practices in order to stay up-to-date on current trends within the field.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anita High School
Anita Iowa05-1995
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Advanced testing
- Engineering documentation
- Quality assurance
- Project inspection
- Compliance management
- Inventory management
- Field surveys
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Punch list development
- ADA compliance
- Documentation review
- Asphalt testing
- Contract administration
- Utility coordination
- Erosion control
- Construction
- Traffic control
- Maintenance planning
- Materials testing
- Environmental compliance
- Surveying techniques
- Site inspection
Certification
- PCC 1
- PCC 2
- HMA 1
- Erosion Control
- Certified Aggregate Technician
- CPR/ First Aid
- FHWA- NH1-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques
- FHWA - NH1-130053 Bridge Inspection of In-Service Bridges
Timeline
Engineering Tech/ Project Inspector
Audubon County Engineers Office/ secondary Roads
02.2013 - Current
Foreman
Cunningham-Reis company
07.1994 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Anita High School