Jad Karam, Ms, MBA
About Jad Karam, Ms, MBA
Jad Karam is a Lead Project Engineer at Petrotech Inc, specializing in PLC and HMI programming. He holds an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge.
Work at Petrotech
Jad Karam serves as the Lead Project Engineer at Petrotech Inc, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various engineering projects and ensuring their successful execution. His responsibilities include organizing and managing kickoff meetings, conducting site surveys, and leading design review meetings with customers. Karam has executed over 30 projects across more than 15 different states, showcasing his extensive experience in project management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jad Karam has a solid educational background in engineering and business management. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from California State University-Northridge, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management from Loyola University New Orleans, achieved between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, Karam completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Northridge from 2010 to 2012. His expertise includes PLC and HMI programming, as well as the design and configuration of voltage regulator and protection relay systems.
Background
Jad Karam's professional journey began with his studies at Moorpark College, where he attended from 2008 to 2010. He then progressed to California State University-Northridge, where he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering. Karam's early career included a role as a Facilitated Academic Workshop Leader at California State University, Northridge from 2012 to 2014. This experience contributed to his skills in leadership and education, which he later applied in his engineering career.
Project Management Skills
In his role as Lead Project Engineer, Jad Karam has developed strong project management skills. He is adept at handling the complete design of control systems, which includes the development of input/output (IO) lists, cause and effect (C&E) matrices, power calculations, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), wiring diagrams, and comprehensive drawing packages. His ability to manage multiple projects across various states demonstrates his proficiency in coordinating complex engineering tasks.