Ahmad Najam, P.Eng.

Ahmad najam, p.eng.

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  • Timeline

    May 2015 - Aug 2015

    Mechanical Engineering Intern

    McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
    Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

    Mechanical Engineering Co-op

    AXYZ International Inc.
    May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Mechanical Engineering Intern

    McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
    Oct 2017 - Feb 2022

    Mechanical Engineer

    Niagara Energy Products
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

    Design Engineer

    E.S. FOX LIMITED
    Current Company
    Mar 2023 - now

    Senior Plant Engineer

    Ontario Power Generation
    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • About me

    Senior Plant Engineer at Ontario Power Generation

  • Education

    • Mcmaster university

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

    • Mcmaster manufacturing research institute

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Mechanical 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 2016
      Mechanical 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 2016
      Mechanical 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 2022
      Mechanical 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 2023
      Design 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 - now
      • Plant Engineer

        Mar 2023 - Feb 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to jurisdictional requirements for pressure boundaries

      Anric enterprises inc.
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • National board endorsement: a - authorized inspector

      The national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional engineer (p.eng.)

      Professional engineers ontario
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Fundamentals of manufacturing processes

      Edx
      Dec 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified solidworks professional

      Dassault systèmes
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ahmad Najam, P.Eng.
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    • Awarded to Ahmad Najam, P.Eng.
      McMaster University Entrance Scholarship -