Jackson, Ronald M., "Ron" (M’66, SM’77, F’91)

Fellow - "For contributions for the development of electrical specifications for the petroleum industry and leadership in advancing the profession of electrical engineering."

Current Employment:

UNOCAL - Retired

Residence:

76564 Begonia Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Tel. No.:(760) 360-3322
Spouse: Doris
e-mail:rmjackson@earthlink.net

IEEE Memberships:

• Industry Applications Society

Education:

• California State Polytechnic University - BS Electronic Engineering - 1966
• University of Southern California - MSEE Power Engineering - 1976
• UCLA - Power Electrical Engineering - 1976
• International Safety Rating System - Certificate - 1992
• OSHA 500 Construction Safety Inspection - Certificate - 1994

PCIC Activity:

Active in PCIC since 1966

• Chair PCIC: 1983 - 1984
• Vice Chair PCIC: 1981 - 1982
• Secretary PCIC: 1979 - 1980
• Chair Manufacturing Subcommittee: 1975 - 1976
• Vice Chair Manufacturing Subcommittee: 1973 - 1974
• Secretary Manufacturing Subcommittee: 1971 – 1972
• 1999 San Diego PCIC Conference Vice Chair
• 1989 San Diego PCIC Conference Chair
• 1979 San Diego PCIC Conference Chair
• Member: Advisory and Awards, Awards Nominating, Executive, General Program, Papers Review and Refining Subcommittees

IAS/IEEE Activity:

• President IAS: 1991
• Vice President IAS: 1990
• Secretary IAS: 1989

Papers Authored/Co-Authored:

• PCIC 1988: Integration of a Utility Distribution System into a Refinery Plant Generation/Distribution Network - At UNOCAL Los Angeles Refinery, R. M. Jackson and M. H. Yuen, Published: IA Transactions - 1989
• PCIC 1978: Purchased Power or On-Site Generation, Why Not Both?, R. M. Jackson
• PCIC 1977: Electrical Installation Inspection and Testing Guidelines, R. M. Jackson
• PCIC 1974: A Reliable Back-Up Power Supply For Critical Loads, R. M. Jackson and R. D. Quaresma
• PCIC 1973: Design, Installation And Operation Of Electrostatic Precipitators On Fluid Catalytic Cracker Flue Gas Applications, R. M. Jackson

Other Professional Achievements:

• Registered Professional Engineer: California and Colorado
• Chair Cal Poly IEEE Student Branch: 1966
• PCIC Russell W. Mills Award - 1989

"in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to furthering the objectives of the PCIC"

• Chair API Committee on Refining Equipment (CRE): 1992 - 1994
• Chair API Refining Subcommittee on Electrical Equipment (SOEE): 1984
• API Delegate to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC-67
• Member American Petroleum Institute - received API Certificate of Appreciation
• Professional Member American Society of Safety Engineers
• Chair Western Oil and Gas Association Electrical Subcommittee of the Fire and Safety ?Committee: 1982
• Professional Member American Society of Safety Engineers
• Senior Member International Society for Measurement and Control (ISA)
• Member Electric Club of Los Angeles: Chair College Fund Scholarship Committee: 1978 - 1979
• Numerous articles published in Oil and Gas Journal and IA Transactions