Meet SSAC's Management

Company Executives

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Nazeeh Melhem
President



Nazeeh Melhem has spent over 25 years helping industrial companies solve their toughest automation and engineering challenges. After earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and later completing executive business training at Harvard Business School, Nazeeh discovered his passion lies at the intersection of technical problem-solving and business strategy. He's led teams across manufacturing, operations, and international markets, always focusing on finding practical solutions that actually work in the real world. Nazeeh founded SSAC on a simple principle: great automation starts with understanding what customers truly need, then building the systems and teams to deliver it. When he's not working with clients or mentoring his team, you'll find him thinking about how emerging technologies can create better outcomes for the industries SSAC serves.
Richard Anderson
Senior Vice President
of Engineering


Richard Anderson brings over two decades of leadership in automation engineering and control-system integration. A co-owner and executive with a proven track record, he has pioneered next-generation automation solutions, combining systems design, process optimization and dynamic controls to drive operational excellence. Richard’s technical expertise spans PLC/SCADA architecture, industrial networks and project commissioning, delivering complex integration projects across diverse industries. With his hands-on engineering background and executive experience, he guides cross-functional teams to create scalable, efficient automation platforms that empower clients and streamline performance. His strategic vision, rooted in engineering depth and industry acumen, positions our organization at the forefront of control-system innovation.

Our Vision

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Empowering industries. Driving a smarter future.

We envision a world where automation and controls trnaform how industries operatre- achieving unmatched reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Through innovation, collaboration, and integrity, we aim to lead the way toward a safer and smart industrial future.
We prioritize sustainability ensuring long-term success for our customers/employees through our technology and business practices.

Our Mission

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From concept to commissioning-built for reliability.

We design, build, and deliver industrial automation systems that meet the highest standards of performance and safety. Our team integates cutting-edge technologies with proven engineering principles to ensure excellence across every project.

Our Core Values

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SAFETY

Above all else, we must ensure that our work is done safely and with the wellbeing of our employees, our customers, and our guests at the forefront of our minds.

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QUALITY

As an organization, we must ensure the highest standard of quality for our work so that our customers that trust us with their facility's or project's success feel the utmost confidence to move forward with their plans.

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EXCELLENCE

Members of SSAC constantly strive to learn new things that allow them to grow in their craft and become more capable of solutions that must adapt to unique problems and circumstances. Not all automation specialists can do what we can.

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RESPONSIBILITY

SSAC follows a methodology that holds all specialists and shop technicians responsible for the work they perform. This means that all work can be tracked to a designated team or specialist and they are treated as an essential component of that item being delivered or a project becoming a success.

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CUSTOMER FOCUS

At SSAC, we pride ourselves most in our historic compatibility with our customers and the track record of adapting our solutions to meet the exact needs of projects that simply could not be rushed or compared to another project.

Our Certifications,
Partners, & Expertise

Industry-leading certifications and technical expertise

Certifications

Description

UL 508A - Industrial Control Panel Fabrication
We are certified to work with Industrial Control Panels, demonstrating compliance with rigorous safety standards for the design, construction, and testing of our panels used in industrial environments.
UL 698A - Industrial Control Panels for Hazardous Locations
Similar to UL 508A above, UL 698A grants us the ability to work with Industrial Control Panels for Hazardous Locations, proving our capability to engineer and fabricate control systems for Class I, Division 1 and 2, and Class II hazardous environments where explosive atmospheres may be present.
UL 891 - Switchboards
Our Switchboards certification validates our expertise in manufacturing and testing switchboards and switchgear assemblies for safe distribution of electrical power in industrial and commercial facilities.

Partner/Platform

Description

Siemens Solutions Partner:

Automation Drives and Building Technologies
As a Siemens Solutions Partner in Automation Drives and Building Technologies, we have documented proof of our strengths in TIA Portal PLC programming, WinCC OA SCADA systems, S7 family of PLCs, PROFINET communications, and Industrial Edge architecture.
Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley:

Solutions Partner
Our Rockwell/AB Solutions Partner status brings extensive experience in ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms, Studio 5000 programming, FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA, and EtherNet/IP industrial networking.
Phoenix Contacts:

Authorized Partner
We are an Authorized Partner with expertise in industrial connectivity, surge protection, power supplies, and terminal block solutions for control panel applications.
Rittal:

Authorized Partner
We are an Authorized Partner for enclosure systems, climate control,
and power distribution, ensuring optimal thermal management
and protection for critical control systems.

Why Choose SSAC?

The advantages of partnering with Greater Houston's premier automation experts

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Expert Team

Certified control system integrators with decades of combined experience across all major automation platforms.

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Turnkey Solutions

From design and programming to manufacturing and installation - we handle everything.

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Rapid Response

Same day urgent infield repairs and technical support with guaranteed response times for critical systems.

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Cost-Effective

Competitive pricing without compromising quality or performance standards.

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Quality Assurance

All products developed inhouse are rigorously tested for life safety and risk reduction, ensuring that integration is seamless and critical failure is minimized.

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Granular permissions

Our licenses are locked to specific team members that are responsible for reviewing code structure and function and verifying its role to meet a project's needs.

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Nazeeh Melhem, President
Solid State Automation and Controls

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