Jerry Paulson
About Jerry Paulson
Jerry Paulson serves as the Manager of the Emergency Programs Organization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in nuclear operations and emergency management, with previous roles at various prestigious organizations including Babcock & Wilcox and Lockheed Martin.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jerry Paulson serves as the Manager of the Emergency Programs Organization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the laboratory's emergency preparedness and response initiatives for a decade. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of programs that ensure safety and readiness in emergency situations.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Jerry Paulson worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in various capacities. He served as the Senior Technical Advisor for Operations and Business from 2010 to 2014, and as the Associate Director of Nuclear Operations from 2007 to 2010. His experience in these positions provided him with extensive knowledge in operational management and nuclear safety.
Experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Jerry Paulson worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory as the LANL Program Manager for Babcock & Wilcox from 2002 to 2006. He also held the position of Operations Assessments Program Manager from 2006 to 2007. His roles at Los Alamos focused on program management and operational assessments, contributing to the laboratory's mission in nuclear science and safety.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Jerry Paulson studied at Montana State University-Bozeman, where he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering from 1982 to 1983. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from 1987 to 1990. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in engineering and operations.
Career at Lockheed Martin and Westinghouse Electric Company
Jerry Paulson has held significant roles outside of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He worked at Lockheed Martin as an Advisor to the Vice-President of Operations from 1994 to 1999, and at Westinghouse Electric Company as the Acting Vice-President of Environment, Safety, Health and Quality from 1992 to 1994. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in operations and safety management.