
Timeline
About me
Senior Plant Engineer at Ontario Power Generation
Education

Mcmaster university
2012 - 2017Bachelor of engineering (b.eng.) mechanical engineering
Experience

Mcmaster manufacturing research institute
May 2015 - Aug 2015Mechanical engineering intern- Assisted with the design and manufacturing of a patented microfluidic device using fundamental engineering and mechanical design concepts- Performed ultra-precision machining of microfluidic devices with tolerances as tight as ±10 micrometers- Utilized CAD/CAM software to develop efficient machining toolpaths for machining of microfluidic devices while minimizing cycle time

Axyz international inc.
Aug 2015 - Apr 2016Mechanical engineering co-op- Assisted the R&D team with the research and development of CNC router systems as per customer requirements- Created bills of materials, assembly drawings, part drawings, and 3D CAD models- Provided technical support to the manufacturing team with an emphasis on engineering, operations, and project management

Mcmaster manufacturing research institute
May 2016 - Aug 2016Mechanical engineering intern- Researched various cutting tools to characterize and optimize their performance to help Canadian manufacturers save time and costs- Worked with a former chief economist of the province of Ontario to write a research paper on interaction between public research laboratories and SME firms- Successfully had the research paper accepted to be published in the Winter of 2017-18 Journal of Management Policy and Practice

Niagara energy products
Oct 2017 - Feb 2022Mechanical engineer- Mechanical design of nuclear components (calandria tubes, end fittings, nuclear valves) in accordance with CSA N285.0 and ASME Section III- Work in conjunction with the Quality Assurance department to ensure items and services are supplied in accordance with CSA N299- Extensively utilize SolidWorks to prepare fabrication drawings and production work order packages for nuclear waste storage containers including Dry Storage Container (DSC) for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Bruce Power- Served as a project manager for multiple nuclear waste storage container projects, maintaining close liaison with clients from OPG, Bruce Power, and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)- Implement various capital projects to improve plant productivity such as automated painting and welding cells, computerized inventory management system, and 5S lean manufacturing techniques Show less

E.s. fox limited
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023Design engineer- Design nuclear components such as pumps, fittings, and valves in accordance with CSA N285.0 and ASME Section III using Finite-Element-Analysis (FEA) software such as Autodesk Simulation and ANSYS- Design non-nuclear pressure boundary equipment such as power boilers, heating boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping in accordance with CSA B51, ASME Section I, Section IV, Section VIII Div. I, Section VIII Div. II, CSA B31.1 and CSA B31.3- Utilize tools such as Compress to design pressure vessels as per ASME BPVC code- Work with Welding Engineering department to develop WPS and PQR per ASME Section IX- Mentor team of three (3) Mechanical Drafters to develop shop drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor and fabrication packages for nuclear and non-nuclear equipment in accordance with applicable code- Work closely with Authorized Inspector (AI) from Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) to support various manufacturing stages such as fabrication, examination, and testing Show less

Ontario power generation
Mar 2023 - now- Provide leadership and technical support for plant maintenance and operations- Develop comprehensive capital plans and conduct detailed engineering assessments for hydroelectric systems, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance- Manage the end-to-end RFP process and foster close collaboration with stakeholders, driving the successful achievement of key project objectives- Respond promptly to emergencies, conduct thorough field investigations, and formulate robust technical procedures for asset inspection and maintenance- Proficiently utilize SolidWorks for the preparation of technical drawings, detailed specifications, and accurate construction estimates- Maintain highest standards of health and safety in regards to OH&S Act and Regulations Show less
Senior Plant Engineer
Feb 2024 - nowPlant Engineer
Mar 2023 - Feb 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Introduction to jurisdictional requirements for pressure boundaries
Anric enterprises inc.Nov 2022 - View certificate

National board endorsement: a - authorized inspector
The national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectorsJul 2022 - View certificate

Professional engineer (p.eng.)
Professional engineers ontarioJun 2021 - View certificate

Fundamentals of manufacturing processes
EdxDec 2017 - View certificate

Certified solidworks professional
Dassault systèmesAug 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ahmad Najam, P.Eng.Deans' Honour List -
- Awarded to Ahmad Najam, P.Eng.McMaster University Entrance Scholarship -
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
Recommendations

Reid harman
Engineering the Future of Agriculture at Precision PlantingTrivoli, Illinois, United States
Pragya singh
Amazon l Ex Better l Ex HDFC lGurugram, Haryana, India
Jorge alberto garcia muñiz
Senior Engineering Project Manager en RKS INDUSTRIALMexico
Bahar rezaei
Analytics Professional | Data Scientist | Gen AI Enthusiast 🤖🎨Greater Boston
Jesica jesica
Social Media and Marketing | Business Development | Client RelationsJakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Benjamin mccoll
Business Development Specialist at Modern Mortgage FinancialDetroit Metropolitan Area
Amit barman
Founder & Executive Director at ArthaSV (Artha Social Venture) & ArthaWD (Artha Web Developer)Delhi, India
Sheikh umais rashid
Experienced Accountant with expertise in Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Complianc...جامو و كشمير سريناغار الهند
Sumari van greunen
Attended iStudent Academy (Pty) LtdPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Laura g.
Finance leader on revenue, improved efficiency, & enhanced customer satisfaction in telecom, insuran...Mexico City, Mexico
...