1. Sudhakar Vallala P. Engg.
244 Panamount Lane NW, Calgary, AB-T3K 5Y3, Phone# 403-274-5280 Cell# 403-708-4109 e-mail ID :
sxvallala@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure the position of Lead /Senior Mechanical Engineer
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Diversified experience with EPCM companies in North America and multinational engineering organizations.
Involved in mechanical engineering, project engineering, project development and technical proposals, project
management and field engineering support for Oil and Gas Industry, SAGD projects, Petrochemical Projects, Co-
generation Plants and Power Projects.
EDUCATION
M. Tech (Turbo-machinery) 1977-1979
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 1967-1973
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
Member of Professional Body: P. Engg. From APEGA
Nationality: Canada
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jacobs Canada Nov 2011 – April 2015
Mechanical Equipment Lead for Shell Carmon Creek CPF
Assigned in Feb 2015 to Shell at New Orleans as Mechanical Equipment Lead for Oil & Gas Treating area of
CPF and responsible for group performance in issue of RFQs, bid evaluations, review of vendor documents,
selection of rotating equipment meeting Canadian Standards and ABSA requirements and inputs for 3-D
modeling. The project is kept on HOLD since middle of April 2015.
Mechanical Discipline Sub-Lead & Rotating Equipment Lead
Shell Carmon Creek Project - Mechanical sub-lead and rotating equipment lead. The responsibilities include
interface with client and other disciplines for mechanical equipment and packages. Provided inputs to project
controls for schedule and progress of discipline, prepared data sheets, MRs, Technical Bid Evaluation,
participated in bid evaluations with vendors and Shell and reviewed vendor documents for Fire water pump,
Potable water pump, Methanol Injection and Natural Gas pressure reduction packages, Acid gas & DNG
Scrubbers and Condensate Tanks. Also issued EWPs for construction for Mechanical scope of work and
responsible for site support.
Mechanical Discipline Lead & Rotating Equipment Lead
AOC Hangingstone Phase-1 12000 bpd SAGD project - Mechanical Discipline Lead & Rotating Equipment Lead.
Responsibilities include providing technical support and direction to team, coordination with client, vendors and
project management. Responsible for Mechanical activities in the project, monitoring schedule, progress and
budget. Maintained Quality requirements of the project in terms of documentation, procedures, compliance with
codes, project specifications and project design philosophy. Responsible for work share with Jacobs Denver office
and Jacobs Mumbai office for Mechanical discipline. As Rotating Equipment Lead the responsibilities involved
were preparation & review of data sheets, MRQ, MRP & bid evaluation of API, ANSI, PC pumps, VRU Package,
Instrument Air Compressor, Chemical Injection Package. Responsible for interface with client, vendors and inter-
discipline co-ordination. Issued EWPs for Equipment modules and off-module for construction. Responsible for
engineering support for equipment module fabrication and site support during construction.

2. Nama Mott MacDonald, Abu Dhabi UAE April 2009 – October 2011
Bab Gas Compression Project , Abu Dhabi UAE - Lead Mechanical Engineer in PMC role located in SK
Engineering Seoul South Korea. The Gas Compression Project (USD 1 billion) is consisting of 3 Gas
Compression Stations and each station consists three (3) variable frequency motor driven compressors (200
mmscfd, 12500KW capacity each), utilities, pumps and auxiliaries. Responsible for the review of project
specifications, data sheets, evaluation of bids for Mechanical Equipment. Responsible, as single point coordinator,
for all rotating equipment for review of vendor documents, quality plan, inspections and test procedures to ensure
the quality and supply of the equipment per project specifications and standards. Located in Europe to supervise
and inspect the manufacturing process of all rotating equipment viz. main compressors & auxiliaries, pumps, air
compressors, Nitrogen Generation Package, etc in PMC role. As Owner Engineer responsible for witness &
approve the performance tests, mechanical run tests and factory acceptance tests and release the equipment for
shipping. Supported the construction and pre-commissioning activities at job site including integration of
Mechanical Equipment with Main Gas Control Room (MGCR) for all three compressor stations.
Bantrel, Calgary, Canada Sept 08 – Dec 08
Mechanical Dy. Lead for Suncor Voyageur Project, Utilities
Suncor Voyageur Project, Utilities - Mechanical Dy. Lead for EPC phase. Monitored the mechanical activities,
schedule, progress and supervised mechanical team to support overall mechanical lead for Utilities at Calgary.
Lead for package equipment involving Evaporator-Concentrate Unit (ECU), On-site Sodium Hypochlorite
Generation, Chemical Injection Packages and Mixed Bed Demineralizer. Provided technical guidance for rotating
equipment and handled API pumps along with steam turbine drives.
SNC-LAVALIN INC., Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 2006-Sept 08
Mechanical Discipline Lead- Husky Sunrise SAGD Project
Husky Sunrise SAGD Project - Mechanical Discipline Lead for EDS and EPC phases of Central Processing Plant
for Husky Sunrise SAGD project (January 2008 –Sept 09) for 60,000 barrels Bitumen production. As part of EDS
issued RFIs for budget quotes and evaluated bids and provided inputs to estimation group. Provided inputs to
project controls for mechanical discipline activities for preparation of EPC schedule, and man hour estimates to
estimation group. Reviewed the cost estimates for Mechanical Equipment. Supervised mechanical team and
monitored and controlled the schedules and budget for EDS phase. Completed the EDS phase meeting project
quality requirements within schedule and budget. Supervised the EPC activities of the project during bridging
period and performed detailed evaluation of bids for pumps, water treatment packages, vessels, tanks, treaters and
de-oiling equipment.
Mechanical Overall Discipline Lead Engineer, North West Upgader
North West Upgader - Mechanical Overall Lead for EDS phase & Mechanical Lead for Crude Vacuum Unit for
EPC phase of North West Upgrading of Oil Sands, Sturgeon Country, Alberta, Canada (July 2006 – January
2007). NWU Project (50,000 BPD) included 17 process units and U&O and approximately 1200 tag numbers.
Responsible for supervising the preparation of NWU specifications, data sheets, MRs, bid evaluation of
mechanical equipment, supervised mechanical activities, staffing plan, monitored and controlled the progress,
budget and schedule, provided inputs to other disciplines and estimating group, involved in finalizing the Supplier
of Choice (SOC) agreement with GE for Air Coolers, Compressors and Pumps, supported Hazop reviews and
modularization, involved in trend management and value engineering, interacted with other EPC companies
Technip & Lurgi, coordinated with the Licensers Chevron – Lumus (CLG), UOP and Lurgi. Successfully
completed the EDS for the upgrader within the budgeted man hours and schedule. Part of EDS activities the
major reactors for cracking and treating units and Ebullating pumps for reactors were awarded. Other identified
long lead items like pumps, towers, columns, high pressure vessels, high pressure exchangers and fired heaters
were brought to ready-to award-stage. Part of GE SOC the Air Coolers, Compressors and multistage pumps were
finalized to award.
Bantrel, Calgary, Canada June 2002- July 2006
Mechanical Lead:
Shell AOSP Expansion (Upgrader)
Shell AOSP Expansion (Upgrader) - Mechanical Lead for U&O EPC Phase - approximately 450 tag numbers.
Responsible for supervising the preparation of specifications, data sheets, MRs, bid evaluation of mechanical

3. equipment in U&O which include major equipment like package boiler, steam turbine generator, cooling tower,
heat exchangers of different types, pumps, compressors, raw water treatment, waste water treatment plants, flare,
vapor combustion units and chemical packages. Responsible for man hour estimation, staffing mechanical group,
providing mechanical inputs to estimating group, supervision of mechanical activities and monitoring the
progress, schedule and budget of mechanical group. Rotating Equipment Lead for Sulphur and U&O plants
responsible for technical inputs and guidance to team, coordination with client for technical resolution and
coordination with vendors for all rotating equipment.
ENCAN, Christian Lake Debottleneck Project
Mechanical Lead for preparation of DBM and EDS of expansion of Christina Lake Phase-1 from 10,000 bpd to
20,000 bpd. Involved in preparation of specifications, data sheets and material requisitions for the mechanical for
Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG), Produced Water treatment packages, Warm Lime Softener, After
Filters, SACs, IGF, separators, process drums, vessels, chemical injection packages, tanks, pumps, etc.
Responsible for supervision of mechanical activities, monitoring progress, schedules and budget of the mechanical
group.
Package Equipment Lead Engineer
Petro-Canada EDD Project, Edmonton, Alberta - Package Equipment Lead. Responsible for preparation of
datasheets, specification, RFQs for packages, bid evaluation, preparation of technical bid tabs, review bid tabs
with client, preparation of RFPs, vendor drawing reviews, Co-ordinated with client, other disciplines and vendors
for package equipment cooling towers, instrument air compressors, cooling water pumps and side stream filters.
ENCAN, Christian Lake Brackish Water Project:
Encan, Christian Lake Brackish Water Project - Mechanical Lead for conversion of existing plant into Brackish
Water. Responsible for mechanical systems and equipment for Water Treatment package, HVAC, tanks and
pumps. Supervision of mechanical activities and monitoring of schedule, progress and budget of Mechanical
group.
ENCAN, Christian Lake SAGD Project:
Encan, Christian Lake SAGD Project - Mechanical Lead for DBM phase - 60,000 bpd expansion project at
Christina Lake. Prepared mechanical scope, specifications, data sheets, MSDs and and provided budget quotes for
the estimation. Supported preparation of P&IDs, Hazop and model reviews. Supported Piping, Electrical and Civil
groups in preparation of the technical documents and estimation of quantities. Prepared write ups for mechanical
equipment for DBM and reviewed cost estimation for each equipment. Responsible for supervision of mechanical
activities and monitoring the progress, schedule and budget of mechanical group.
Sarnia IOL Cogeneration Project 100 MW
Sarnia IOL Cogeneration Project 100 MW - Mechanical Lead responsible for EPC activities for the mechanical
systems and equipment including Gas turbine, HRSG, Fuel gas conditioning/Filtration, fuel gas heater and
auxiliaries. Supervision of mechanical activities and monitoring of schedule, progress and budget of Mechanical
group.
Bechtel, Fredrick, USA & Bechtel India Nov 1996- May2002
Engineering Group Supervisor (EGS)
Reporting to Project Engineer and Chief Mechanical Engineer, responsibilities include engineering of LSTK
Power Projects and Petrochemical and Oil & Gas projects. Projects participated include:
La Rosita 900MW Combined Cycle Power Project located at Mexicali in Mexico :
Responsible for developing technical proposal and estimates of the project before release of Notice to Proceed
(NTP) by client. Responsible for execution of project as EGS –Mechanical which involves preparation of Division
of Responsibility (DOR) between Frederick and New Delhi office, P&IDs, system design, preparation of
equipment sizing, equipment data sheets & specifications, material requisitions, bid evaluation, vendor drawing
reviews, design reviews with client, vendor co-ordination, savings in project cost through Total Installed Cost
(TIC) Program, implementation of Lessons Learnt, specifying the equipment and designing the systems on As

4. Sold basis, supervising and monitoring mechanical group activities, monitoring project schedules, co-ordination
with construction and start-up at job site, engineering progress review with Project Management, participated in
six-sigma program for the project. Also supported Project Engineer (PE) as shadow PE for engineering co-
ordination and in resolving project engineering issues related to field and inter-discipline.
Bajio 600MW Combined Cycle Power Project located at San Luis De La Paz in Mexico :
Responsible for developing technical proposal and estimates for the project before NTP of project. Responsible for
execution of project as EGS –Mechanical which involves preparation of preparation of Division of Responsibility
(DOR) between Frederick and New Delhi office, P&IDs, system design, equipment sizing, preparation of
equipment specifications, material requisitions, bid evaluation, vendor drawing reviews, design reviews with
client, vendor co-ordination, savings in project cost through Total Installed Cost (TIC) Program, implementation
of Lessons Learnt, specifying the equipment and designing the systems on As Sold basis, supervising and
monitoring mechanical group activities, monitoring project schedules, co-ordination with construction and start-
up at job site, engineering progress review with Project Management. Also supported Project Engineer (PE) in
resolving project engineering issues related to field, start-up and inter-discipline.
Red Hills 500MW CFBC based Power Project located in Mississippi in USA:
Worked as deputy EGS-Mechanical with the responsibilities of designing major systems in the project which
involves preparation of P&Ids, specification for the equipment, material requisitions, vendor drawing reviews,
vendor co-ordination, inter-discipline co-ordination, construction and start-up support. Prepared the performance
test procedures and Demonstration and Reliability test procedures for the project per contract.
Reliance Pretrochemicals Ltd, 18 mta capacity at Jamngar, India
Worked as Resident Engineer at vendor’s facility from Bechtel to supervise engineering drawings approval,
inspection of Fr6 CTs, Generators, feedwater pumps, HRSGs, pumps, gear boxes, heatexchangers, CTG
auxiliaries on shop floor and release for shipping. Witnessed the performance tests of CT, Generators, feedwater
pumps and Gear Boxes. Also coordinated the inspection schedules for the project for the equipment supplied by
other vendors in India.
Head of Technical Proposals Group
Rolls Royce India Ltd April 1996 to Oct 1996
Head of the technical proposals group for EPC contracts in India for Independent Power Projects (IPPs). Worked
in Home Office at New Castle, UK and developed the technical proposals and estimates for EPC contracts for
Indian projects for 100MW and 200MW Combined Cycle Power Projects as reference plants in association with
Black & Veach.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Hyderabad, India 1974 to 1996
1993 to 1996
Head of the technical and commercial proposals group for equipment and services (engineering, procurement,
construction and start-up) offered for petrochemical refineries, petrochemical complexes, gas transportation pipe
line, fertilizer plants, steel industry, combined cycle power projects, co-generation plants, coal based power plants.
The major equipment involved for these projects are CTGs, STG, Compressor packages for process gases, steam
generator, pumps, heat exchangers auxiliary equipment. Participated in proposal for HBJ pipe line gas booster
stations for 33 mcmpd NG in India with Nuvo Pignone, Italy as consortium partner. Dealt with major
international engineering consultants viz Bechtel, Snam Progetti, Kellog, Holder Topse, Chiyoda, Toyo
Engineering, ABB-Lumus
1988- 1993
Project Manager for 150MW Combined Cycle Project GIPLC, Baroda, India, 100 MW AEC, Combined Cycle
Project Ahmedabad, India, 67.5 MW Coal fired Power Project, TISCO, Jemshedpur, India, 30MW Captive Power
Plant, TISCO, Jemshedpur India. Responsible for monitoring the project activities in engineering, procurement,

5. installation, start-up and handing over of the plant to the client for the equipment supplied by the company. Also
responsible for billing, monitoring cash in flow/outflow and cost control of the project. The major equipment
involved in the projects were STGs, CTGs, HRSGs, feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, circulating water
pumps, heat exchangers and auxiliaries.
Also worked as performance test manager for 100MW AEC, Combined Cycle Power Plant and was responsible
for preparation of the performance test procedure of the plant, conducting the performance tests to meet the
guaranteed output, heat rate and reliability test per contract and handing over the plant for commercial use.
1984-1988
Head of the Project Engineering Group for the solid fuel power plants, Captive Power Plants, Combine Cycle
Power Plants, Co-generation plants, process compressors and auxiliaries for refineries, fertilizer plants, oil & gas
industries and metals and mining industries. The responsibilities were a single point engineering co-ordination for
the equipment and services offered by the company, customer co-ordination, inter-discipline co-ordination, co-
ordination with Owner’s engineer and engineering support to procurement, construction and start up during
execution of the project.
1979-1984
Prepared performance test procedures per IEC, PTC and DIN standards, conducted the performance tests at the
field and evaluated the test results for the 110 MW GNDTP, Bhatinda, 110MW Kota TPS and 120 MW Nalco,
Angul projects in India.
Supported job sites during construction, start-up and operation of the power plants as a field engineer from Home
Office. The projects were captive power plants less than 30 MW, 67.5 MW, 110MW and 120MW power projects
in India. Also responsible for preparation of O&M manuals and Spare Parts for the projects.
1974-1976
Joined the company as Graduate Engineer Trainee in 1974. After induction training in the company joined the
Steam Turbine Engineering for design and issue of engineering documents for manufacture of steam turbines
from 10 MW to 120 MW manufactured in collaboration with Siemens, Germany. Supported the manufacturing
activities and shop testing of steam turbines.
Perception of the people:
1. “Shown excellent leadership of the mechanical department and interface with other disciplines”. Jim Quinn,
Vice President, NWU.
2. “The final EPR for the Bajio Mechanical Team has them on budget and ahead of schedule. A well deserved
congratulations to Dan Steinberg and Sudhakar Vallala for their solid leadership throughout the project and
thanks to everyone on their team that made the project success. It happens seldom enough to complete the
project mechanical engineering with the budgets and schedules that we really need to celebrate our success
when it happens…..In addition to doing an excellent job in executing the predictable part of the project, the
entire project team has responded to the uncertainties in a mature thought through manner”. By Don
Kaelber, Mechanical Chief Engineer, Bechtel, Frederick, USA
3. “I would like to point out that the 90 day effort was completed in just 60 days to support LSTK schedule.
Sudhakar deserves special recognition as New Delhi, India team lead….he exhibited solid leadership
characteristics and developed several workarounds to keep the effort moving forward. He is technically
excellent and has good organizing skills and met every schedule and budget constraint.” By Andrew
Chrusciel, Chief, FTG, Bechtel, Frederick, USA
4. “Excellent progress and performance. Keep up the good work and thanks to you and your team for all the
hard work” By Laxman Odedra, Managing Director, Bechtel, New Delhi, India
References:
Shall be provided on request

6. installation, start-up and handing over of the plant to the client for the equipment supplied by the company. Also
responsible for billing, monitoring cash in flow/outflow and cost control of the project. The major equipment
involved in the projects were STGs, CTGs, HRSGs, feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, circulating water
pumps, heat exchangers and auxiliaries.
Also worked as performance test manager for 100MW AEC, Combined Cycle Power Plant and was responsible
for preparation of the performance test procedure of the plant, conducting the performance tests to meet the
guaranteed output, heat rate and reliability test per contract and handing over the plant for commercial use.
1984-1988
Head of the Project Engineering Group for the solid fuel power plants, Captive Power Plants, Combine Cycle
Power Plants, Co-generation plants, process compressors and auxiliaries for refineries, fertilizer plants, oil & gas
industries and metals and mining industries. The responsibilities were a single point engineering co-ordination for
the equipment and services offered by the company, customer co-ordination, inter-discipline co-ordination, co-
ordination with Owner’s engineer and engineering support to procurement, construction and start up during
execution of the project.
1979-1984
Prepared performance test procedures per IEC, PTC and DIN standards, conducted the performance tests at the
field and evaluated the test results for the 110 MW GNDTP, Bhatinda, 110MW Kota TPS and 120 MW Nalco,
Angul projects in India.
Supported job sites during construction, start-up and operation of the power plants as a field engineer from Home
Office. The projects were captive power plants less than 30 MW, 67.5 MW, 110MW and 120MW power projects
in India. Also responsible for preparation of O&M manuals and Spare Parts for the projects.
1974-1976
Joined the company as Graduate Engineer Trainee in 1974. After induction training in the company joined the
Steam Turbine Engineering for design and issue of engineering documents for manufacture of steam turbines
from 10 MW to 120 MW manufactured in collaboration with Siemens, Germany. Supported the manufacturing
activities and shop testing of steam turbines.
Perception of the people:
1. “Shown excellent leadership of the mechanical department and interface with other disciplines”. Jim Quinn,
Vice President, NWU.
2. “The final EPR for the Bajio Mechanical Team has them on budget and ahead of schedule. A well deserved
congratulations to Dan Steinberg and Sudhakar Vallala for their solid leadership throughout the project and
thanks to everyone on their team that made the project success. It happens seldom enough to complete the
project mechanical engineering with the budgets and schedules that we really need to celebrate our success
when it happens…..In addition to doing an excellent job in executing the predictable part of the project, the
entire project team has responded to the uncertainties in a mature thought through manner”. By Don
Kaelber, Mechanical Chief Engineer, Bechtel, Frederick, USA
3. “I would like to point out that the 90 day effort was completed in just 60 days to support LSTK schedule.
Sudhakar deserves special recognition as New Delhi, India team lead….he exhibited solid leadership
characteristics and developed several workarounds to keep the effort moving forward. He is technically
excellent and has good organizing skills and met every schedule and budget constraint.” By Andrew
Chrusciel, Chief, FTG, Bechtel, Frederick, USA
4. “Excellent progress and performance. Keep up the good work and thanks to you and your team for all the
hard work” By Laxman Odedra, Managing Director, Bechtel, New Delhi, India
References:
Shall be provided on request