Tilak A. Jayasuriya, P.Eng.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Professional summary

Tilak has over 23 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering: Oil and

Gas projects, teaching, research and design.

He gained experience in materials handling equipment/systems, rotating

equipment, static equipment and overhead cranes used in the oil sands

industry. In addition to his technical knowledge he gained experience in

project activities through his role as mechanical lead. He worked with the

AMEC Mechanical Department Manager on corporate bid proposals and gained

experience in detailed scope activities and man-hour estimates.

For nine years he focussed on materials handling equipment such as

conveyors, feeders, crushers that are designed and supplied for mining and

marine terminal projects. For seven years, he gained experience in teaching

and research at different universities in Germany and Canada.

Professional qualifications/registration(s)

Member, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists

of Alberta (APEGA)

Education

Master of Science (MSc), Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Rotor

Dynamics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, 1999

Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization:

Machine Plant Engineering, Technical University of Clausthal, Clausthal-

Zellerfeld, Germany, 1988

Languages

English, German and Sinhalese

Employment history

AMEC Americas, Senior Mechanical Engineer, 2006 - Present

Krupp Canada Inc. (ThyssenKrupp Technologies), Project/Mechanical Engineer,

1997 - 2006

University of Calgary, Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1995 - 1996

Technical University of Berlin, Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant,

1989 - 1994

Technical University of Clausthal, Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant,

1988 - 1989

Representative projects

Kearl Expansion Project (KEP)

Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2014 - Present

Field Mechanical Engineer

Since October 2014 work as a member of the AMEC/IOL Site Engineering Team

in Fort McMurray and provide solutions to RFIs received from contractors &

commissioning team during construction and commissioning stages of the

project.

Fine Fluid Tailings- Centrifuge Full Scale Plant Project (FFT-CFSP)

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2012 - 2014

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Led a team of 15 that consisted of engineers and a designer. Supervised day-

to-day technical work of the discipline engineers and the designer.

Coordinated engineering work with other disciplines. Reviewed and approved

engineering drawings, design documents and Construction Work Packages.

Conducted annual performance reviews of the mechanical team members.

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for Cake Transportation Conveyors, Gypsum Loading, Crushing and

Conveying System, Vibrating Screens, Chutes & Pump Boxes that are used in

the Tailing Management Project. Lead responsibilities included attending

project meetings (internal and with the client), checking of deliverables,

attending HAZOP and Model reviews, working on progress reports, vendor

meetings, vendor document review, interacting with other disciplines.

AMR - Aurora Mine Relocation Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2011 - 2012

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for relocation of the Aurora Trains 2 & 3 (Mechanical

Equipment) to Fort Hills Site. Led a team of 8 that consisted of engineers

and designers. Trains 2 & 3 include 2 Crushing Plants, 4 Conveyors with

Conveyor Drive Stations, 2 Surge Bins and 2 Slurry Preparation Towers. This

equipment (except for the conveyors) was to be moved using SPMT's (Self

Propelled Modular Transporters). Lead responsibilities included attending

project meetings (internal and with the client), checking of deliverables,

attending HAZOP reviews, working on progress reports, man hour planning,

interacting with other disciplines. Involved in the design and procurement

of a new Process Water Pump House and Process Water Pumps. The project was

finished on schedule and under budget.

AMR - Aurora Mine Relocation Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2010 - 2011

Package Engineer

Reviewed COG calculations of conveyor drive stations and mechanical

equipment lists. Reviewed data sheets of HT pumps, HVAC equipment and Gland

water pumps. Responsible for the design of the EDP pumps and pump houses.

Prepared RFI's for EDP Pumps Prepared Data sheets for Caustic tanks.

MFT - Mature Fine Tailings Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2009 - 2010

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for the MFT (Mature Fine Tailings) Cake Transportation Study at

FEED stage. Studied and evaluated options to transport the MFT cake from

the centrifuges to the disposal area.

AEPR - Aurora East Pillar Relocation Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2008 - 2010

Lead Mechanical Engineer at the detail engineering/execution stage

Responsible for the relocation of the Surge Feed Conveyor and the Conveyor

Drive Station. Led a team of 6 that included engineers and designers. The

conveyor head end was replaced by a new head end. Prepared RFQ's for new

mechanical equipment. Prepared equipment lists, data sheets, interacted

with clients and all other disciplines and attended at regular project

meetings.

NFSP - Near Face Slurry Preparation Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2007 - 2008

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for preliminary design of the Slurry Preparation Platform which

consists of a Surge Bin, Apron Feeder, Slurry Preparation Tower and 1st

Stage Hydrotransport Pumps. Led a team of 4 that included engineers and

designers. This work also included the preparation of calculations,

specifications, RFI's and equipment selection. Interacted with client and

all other disciplines and attended at regular project meetings.

Participated in drawing review, risk assessment and HAZOP meetings.

Albian Sands Expansion 1 Project

Shell Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2006 - 2007

Package Engineer

Responsible for sizing, selection & detailing of Utility Pumps, Bridge

Cranes, Monorail Cranes & Barge Pumps used in the Extraction and the

Tailings Area. Prepared equipment data sheets, specifications, RFP's and

Purchase Order packages. Performed technical bid evaluation and made

recommendations for purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and

equipment specifications.

Deer Creek Froth Production Pilot Project

Hatch-AMEC JV/Deer Creek Energy Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2006

Package Engineer

Responsible for preparation of the Bid Packages for the proposal of an Ore

Preparation System consists of a Crushing Plant, Conveyors and a Rotary

Screen. Prepared data sheets and specifications. Reviewed PFDs, P&IDs and

maintained the equipment list.

Horizon Oil sands Project - Phase 1

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2006

Package Engineer

Responsible for the review of vendor documents shop drawings and

specifications for Froth Deaerator, Overhead Bridge Cranes, Froth Pumps,

Slurry Pumps, Pump Boxes, Hot Process Water Tank, NRU Tailings Pump,

Tailings Siphon Vacuum Skid, Tailings Siphon Priming Pump, Dyke Run Off

Pond Pumping System in the extraction area. Attended vendor clarification

meetings. Worked on the design and selection of equipment for a Caustic

Addition System for the Slurry Preparation Tower.

Horizon Oil sands Project - Phase 1

Krupp Canada/Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2005 - 2006

Two direct drive semi-mobile double roll crushing plants (11,000 mtph each)

for Oil sands. Mechanical Engineer responsible for crusher component

packages and utility air. Prepared RFQ/PO packages for various crusher

components. Performed technical bid evaluation and made recommendations for

purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and equipment

specifications. Assisted in technical support during construction.

Steepbank Project

Suncor Energy Inc., Alberta, Canada, 2005 - 2006

Two direct drive semi-mobile double roll crushing plants (14,000 mtph each)

for Oil sands. Project Engineer, coordinated activities of

different disciplines (Mechanical, Structural and Electrical). Attended

vendor meetings. Expedited crusher component packages, reviewed project

schedule to maintain the project deadline.

South West Quadrant Replacement (NMAPS & AMS) Project

Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2003 - 2004

Two direct drive semi-mobile double roll crushing plants (11,000 mtph each)

for Oil sands. Mechanical Engineer responsible for crusher component

packages. Prepared RFQ/PO packages for various crusher components.

Performed technical bid evaluation and made recommendations for

purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and equipment

specifications. Assisted in technical support during construction, prepared

the operating & maintenance manual of the crushing plant.

Collahuasi Rosario Project

Krupp Canada/Collahuasi, Chile, 2002 - 2003

Overland conveyor system (10,000 mtph, 3 conveyors with a total of 8.6 km)

for transportation of Copper ore. Mechanical Engineer responsible for

conveyor equipment packages such as Drives, Pulleys, Idlers. Prepared

RFQ/PO packages and performed technical bid evaluation and made

recommendations for purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and

equipment specifications. Assisted in technical support during

construction.

Aurora 2 Project

Krupp Canada/Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 2001 - 2002

Two direct drive semi-mobile double roll crushing plants (11,000 mtph each)

for Oil sands. Mechanical Engineer responsible for the preparation of

crusher component packages. Performed technical bid evaluation and made

recommendations for purchase. Reviewed vendor documents and shop drawings.

Assisted in technical support during construction and prepared the

operating and maintenance manual of the crushing plant.

Albian Sands Muskeg River Project

Albian Sands, Alberta, Canada, 2000 - 2001

Two direct drive semi-mobile double roll crushing plants (14,000 mtph each)

for Oil sands. Mechanical Engineer responsible for the preparation of

crusher component packages. Performed technical bid evaluation and made

recommendations for purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, and shop drawings.

Assisted in technical support during construction.

Lamali (Alf 2000) Project

Krupp Canada/Loma Negra, Argentina, 2000 - 2000

Conveyor system of 33 conveyors for a cement plant. Design Engineer

responsible for selection of suitable conveyor components and conveyor

calculations. Prepared the operating and maintenance manual of the conveyor

system.

Aurora Mine Project

Krupp Canada/Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 1999 - 2000

Semi-mobile double roll crushing plant (11,000 mtph) for Oil sands.

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for the preparation of crusher component packages. Performed

technical bid evaluation and made recommendations for purchase. Reviewed

vendor documents, and shop drawings. Assisted in technical support during

construction.

Minera Los Pelambres Project

Krupp Canada/Bechtel Corp., California, USA, 1998 - 1999

Overland conveyor system in Chile (down hill - regenerative). Three

conveyors (8700 mtph) with a total length of 12.7 km. Mechanical Engineer

responsible for conveyor equipment packages such as Drives, Pulleys,

Idlers. Prepared RFQ/PO packages, attended vendor meetings, performed

technical bid evaluations and made recommendations for purchase.

Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and equipment specifications.

Assisted in technical support during construction.

North Mine Expansion Project

Krupp Canada/Syncrude Canada Ltd., Alberta, Canada, 1997 - 1997

Semi-mobile double roll crushing plant (7,500 mtph) for Oil sands.

Mechanical Engineer responsible for crusher component packages. Prepared

RFQ/PO packages and performed technical bid evaluation and made

recommendations for purchase. Reviewed vendor documents, shop drawings and

equipment specifications.

Graduate Teaching/University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1995 - 1996

Graduate Teaching Assistant in Mechanics of Materials. Evaluated tutorials,

final exams and helped students in tutorials during counselling hours.

Graduate Teaching/Technical University of Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 1989 - 1994

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant in Machine Component Design &

Engineering drawing, responsible for about 50 students and 4 tutors.

Prepared and evaluated tutorials. Conducted tutorial classes, student

counselling, prepared questions for final exams and evaluated the students

in final exams. Analysed stresses on shaft/hub connections using the FEA.

Graduate Teaching/Technical University of Clausthal

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1988 - 1989

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant in Machine Component Design &

Engineering drawing. Prepared and evaluated tutorials. Conducted tutorial

classes, student counselling, prepared questions for final exams and

evaluated the students in final exams. Performed experimental work on a

hot gas ventilator ran under continuous operation.

Certifications and training

AMEC Leading Teams of Experts, 2014

AMEC First Step Safety Leadership Training, 2014

AMEC Engineering Leads Training Program, 2011

AMEC Project Academy, Principles of Project Management, 2009

AMEC Leadership Development for Managers Level 2, 2008

AMEC Leadership Development Level 1, 2007

Transportation of Solids Using Centrifugal Pumps, April 2007, Augusta State

University, Georgia, USA

Publications and presentations

"Motion of a Rigid Rotor Supported on Nonlinear Bearings", NSF Design &

Manufacturing Research Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, January 2000

"Oscillatory Characteristics of a Linear Rotor", 16th Canadian Congress of

Applied Mechanics (CANCAM), June 1997

"Vibrations of a Rotor System with Weak Nonlinear Spring Characteristics of

the Shaft", Proceedings 15th Machinery Vibration Seminar, Canadian

Machinery Vibration Association, October 1996

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