Samir Daham

Detail-oriented Design Engineer with strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering, supported

OBJECTIVE

by field research and professional work experience in Mechanical Modelling and Simulations, Project

Management, Risk Assessment, Health and Safety and Industrial Training.

- Product and Part Design - Project Management - CATIA V5

SKILLS &

- Mechanical Drafting - Risk Assessment - AUTODESK

ABILITIE

- Performance - FEA and Failure - ANSYS Workbench

S Optimization Analysis - Microsoft Office

- Dimensional Analysis - Industrial Training

CONFIDENT, SELF-STARTER, PROACTIVE SKILLED IN TAKING INITIATIVE, ASSESSING

PERSONAL

REQUIREMENTS, COMING UP WITH PLANS AND TAKING THE LEAD IN MAKING

ATTRIBU

PLANS REALITY. DEMONSTRATE A HIGH DEGREE OF ADAPTABILITY,

TES

COMFORTABLE IN ESTABLISHING NEW DIRECTIONS, MANAGING RAPID CHANGE

AND TRYING DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO DEAL WITH UNCHARTED TERRITORIES.

POSSESS EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS IN BUILDING AND MAINTAINING

POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS, MANAGERS, CONSULTANTS,

AND SUPPLIERS. COMFORTABLE AND EXPERIENCED OPERATING IN AN OUTCOME

ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT.

EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, SUHAIL BAHWAN GROUP HOLDING LLC

09/2013 04/2015

- Headed the Training and Development Department.

- Worked with Engineers and Technicians to Develop Career Paths and Career Progression Plans.

- Implemented the process of measuring return on investment and return on value of the learning strategies

and provided recommendations to achieve annual profit targets.

- Provided leadership, guidance and mentorship to operations and management regarding industry specific

safety policies and procedures.

- Analyzed departmental space requirements and created specialized reports for use in official submissions

and annual budgeting requirements.

- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements accordingly.

- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.

- Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected processes and changes.

- Worked with Safety Manager to oversee the development, implementation and management of safety

programs, procedures, and policies and training to ensure regulatory compliance.

- Developed CAD drawings, organized and edited training materials, multimedia visual aids, and other

educational materials.

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE GRID LLC

06/2012 09/2013

- Developed, revised and executed Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) training programs for Engineers

and Technicians working in the Oil and Gas Industry.

- Planned the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, material production and distribution,

and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.

- Conducted Risk Assessments and produced reports that led to minimize the potential risks within the

work environment.

- Established relationships with leading corporations to promote HSE training programs.

- Identified and developed potential business opportunities with existing and impending clients.

- Partnered with clients to tailor HSE training to suit their specific needs.

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- Facilitated and presented a variety of HSE training programs.

- Conducted formal HSE assessment quality control audits/inspections, as Internal Verifier.

- Conducted and documented competence assessments of trainers/assessors.

DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING, RUSAYL INSTITUTE LLC

11/2006 05/2012

- Designed and Developed Training Programs for Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.

- Provided leadership in establishing, coordinating, managing, implementing and evaluating training and

learning projects and services worth 5,000,000 USD.

- Created assembly and layout drawings for prototypes, escape plans and equipment space allocation.

- Conducted Risk Assessments and produced reports that led to minimize the potential risks within the

work environment.

- Coordinated with international partners including international education and training institutions and

organizations in order to assist in provision of training services.

- Coordinated manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance for all training equipment.

- Coordinated with vendors, sales reps and machine shops for smooth and swift projects completion.

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER, TEETRONIC GMBH

04/2006 11/2006

- Responsible for new Automotive System Designs from inception to production.

- Designed new products and product improvements using CATIA / ANSYS / Nastran / SPEOS.

- Developed and prepared engineering drawings for component parts and assemblies.

- Provided Extensive analysis on cost reduction and quality improvement of existing products.

- Applied knowledge on nonlinear materials, and worked in the plastics/sheet-metal/rubber domain.

MARINE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT, SHEHER MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTE

10/2005 04/2006

- Served as project consultant for the development of Institute Marine Engineering Courses.

- Provided academic instructional design consulting.

- Participated in the research and application of emerging technologies in training.

- Contributed to the continued improvement of course development methods, and best practices.

- Contributed and developed curriculum and instructional design resources as assigned.

MARINE ENGINEERING LECTURER, JORDAN ACADEMY OF MARITIME STUDIES

10/2005 04/2006

- Taught basic and postgraduate Mechanical and Marine Engineering Courses.

- Participated in assessment of student work and provided tutorial support and guidance.

- Supervised on students practical work.

- Supported the academic, administrative and development activities of the Academy.

- Assisted in the administration and management of programs of study and modules and contributed to the

preparation of information for course committees, annual reviews and examination boards.

PROJECT MANAGER, UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH

01/2001 02/2003

- Invented a Machine that coverts solid plastic waste into a hot melt adhesive used to pave industrial

platforms and foundations.

- Served as main designer and fabrication supervisor for all Polyethylene Coating Machine Parts.

- Created and executed project work plans including identification and assignment of resources.

- Created Assembly and Layout drawings with AutoCAD.

- Managed day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope.

- Prepared for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LECTURER, UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH

09/2000 09/2002

- Taught a broad range of courses in the Mechanical Engineering discipline including: Engineering

Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics), Manufacturing Processes, and Machine Design.

- Evaluated student performance.

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- Provided academic advising.

- Evaluated and revised course outlines, course materials, and instructional methods.

- Participated in curriculum design.

PHD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH IRAQ 2004

EDUCATION

GPA (3.64) Fully accredited by CES - University of Toronto

MSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH IRAQ 2000

GPA (3.32) Fully accredited by CES - University of Toronto

BSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH IRAQ 1998

GPA (3.20) Fully accredited by CES - University of Toronto

- Member of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)

PROFESSION

- Enrolled in the Engineering Internship (EIT) Program of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

AL

- Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

MEMBER

SHIPS

Authorized to work for any Employer within Canada.

WORK

AUTHORI

ZATION

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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