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Eric Correia

Katy,TX

Summary

A seasoned Business, Supply Chain, and Project Executive with a proven track record of success in driving business development and contract management initiatives across the Americas and Africa Region within the Oil & Gas Sector. Dedicated to cultivating robust client relationships and implementing strategic frameworks to enhance service delivery and optimize profitability.

Possessing extensive technical expertise in diverse domains including EPCI (Construction, Transportation and Installation, Commissioning and Decommissioning) for projects (Energy Sector, focused on Rigid and Flexible Pipelines, Subsea Equipment and Diving), I have served in pivotal roles encompassing Project Management, Commercial/Business Development, Supply Chain, and Contract Management. My career spans reputable organizations such as Sapura Energy, Subsea 7, Oceânica, ULO Systems and Nautec.

I excel in negotiations, prioritizing client relations and subcontractor engagements while managing critical aspects of projects. Moreover, I have effectively led cross-functional teams, steering them through commercial budgets and meticulously addressing technical requirements and documentation for bid projects.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Supply Chain – Western Hemisphere Region

Sapura Energy
2021.03 - Current
  • Responsible for Supply Chain & Logistics performance in the Western Hemisphere region, supporting all local projects and BIDs (USD 500M).
  • Reporting to Region Vice President, driving cost efficiency through the supply chain.
  • Leading Supply Chain and Logistics team for the region.
  • Spearheading procurement programs for local projects.
  • Working closely with suppliers to develop a reliable vendor base for company growing on Western Hemisphere area.
  • Leader for Arbitration demands in Brazil (CELSE - 2021-2024).

Business & Project Manager

Sapura Energy
2018.01 - 2021.02
  • Reported to Americas General Manager for branch performance, supporting BIDs and business development inside Brazil area.
  • Local responsible for Arbitration process against CELSE.
  • Project Manager for CELSE project (USD 100M) Started working for procurement management for CELSE project (Gas Power Plant).

Managing Director

Nautec (Sika Group)
2016.01 - 2017.12
  • Leaded Latin America region, being responsible for strategic agreements, including prospecting, BID's and Tenders, contract and project management with Oil Operators, Clean Energy and installation companies
  • Achievements: Responsible for local branch opening and registration with region main clients and managed business development inside Latin America and local partnerships. Development of region procedures and day-by-day paperwork for company operation
  • Seconded as Branch Administrator.

Managing Director

ULO Systems Brazil
2013.04 - 2015.12
  • Responsible for Latin America area, including prospecting, BIDs, supply chain and contracts with EPCI companies and oil operators
  • Achievements: Responsible for local branch opening and registration with region main clients, and for business development and project performance. Development of region procedures and day-by-day paperwork for company operation.
  • Seconded as Branch Administrator.

Project & Engineering Manager

Oceânica Engineering
2011.04 - 2013.04
  • Management of all Engineering Department projects (300 personnel) responsible all commercial and major contracts for Oceânica Brazil and implementing strategic measures for opportunities to drive growth
  • Achievements: Seconded as Business Develop Manager in order to expand into new markets in Oil & Gas sector (Subsea 7, Saipem, GE and Technip)
  • Presented proposal for main subsea contractors
  • Contacts/business won: Petrobras CMDSU (Hydrotest and PLEM Guamaré) and Petrobras IEDS (Ubarana Oil line)
  • Total contract management of Ubarana\UGG (USD 20M contract) and Atum Xareu EPCI Project (USD 22M contract)
  • Responsible for ULO's business development in Brazil (grouting services)
  • Development of engineering department, growing from 150 to 300 employees, in order to attend market demand.

Commercial & Supply Chain Manager

Subsea 7
2007.06 - 2011.03
  • Appointed as Commercial/Supply Chain Manager, reporting to Project Director and Business & Acquisition VP, responsibilities included management of main contract and commercial, tendering, procurement and contract management of rigid pipelines, fabrication and subsea equipment
  • Achievements: Responsible for issue request for quotation as per client's instructions to tenders (Budget of app 350M related to procurement, part of USD 650M BID awarded to the company for the first pre-salt field EPCI project Guara/Sapinhoa-Lula)
  • Contacted a range of suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations (48 main items to procure), agreed delivery times and place, commitment based on price, quality and according to customer demand, company policy and budget
  • Lead the resolution of contractual financial disputes and co-ordinate variation orders and management of change (VO's approved in the app amount of USD 20M/project upsides up to USD 2M)
  • Part of the Tender international team, responsible to define costs, subcontracts and price strategy related to the project P-56 (USD 250M contract with Petrobras)
  • Responsible for negotiating with supplier/vendors procurement subcontracts in accordance with main contract with main client (Petrobras)
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies and company's contracting procedures and ensured goods or services are delivered to the right place at the right time for P56 and PDEG-B\Camarupim projects
  • Development of the strategic plan for the new Subsea7 spool base at Paranagua-PR.

Contract Manager

Oceânica Engineering
2004.03 - 2007.06

Engaged on total of USD 20M offshore projects.

  • Achievements: Leaded 50 divers and 10 technicians, being responsible for the engineering and offshore operations for "PERCAN and Manati Golfinho" projects
  • Started as Pre-commissioning engineer and Project planner for PERCAN, TNC, Manati, Tramandai and Golfinho contracts with Petrobras (Brazil).
  • Assisted management in making informed decisions with thorough cost-benefit analyses of executed projects.

Engineering & Commercial Supervisor

Shell
2002.04 - 2004.02
  • Achievements: Support for civil/mechanical intervention for various regional clients, with more than 50 gas sites built
  • Technician & Sales Consultant for LPG bulk projects for regional industry and commerce
  • Successfully obtained around 5 new clients per month and maintained more than 90% of old clients.

Technician Assistant & Planner

Shell Oil & LOAR
1998.01 - 2002.04

Shell: Responsible for HSE solutions & controls for service stations.
Achievements: Developed maintenance planning for all country gas stations and industries, attended by Shell

LOAR: Technical support to “Brazilian Program of Road Exploration” and its impact in “Basic Rate of Tolls” for private roads in Brazil.

Education

MBA - Master in Environmental Studies

Federal University (Rio De Janeiro)
01.2007

MBA - Master in Project Management

Federal University (Rio De Janeiro)
01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Veiga Almeida University
01.2003

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer facing
  • Negotiating
  • Customer & Supplier Relations
  • Business Development
  • Project & Contract Management
  • Tendering
  • Planning
  • Subsea Engineering
  • EPCI
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Operations Management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Staff Management

Children Ages

  • 17
  • 15

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of Birth: 12/27/74
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Head of Supply Chain – Western Hemisphere Region

Sapura Energy
2021.03 - Current

Business & Project Manager

Sapura Energy
2018.01 - 2021.02

Managing Director

Nautec (Sika Group)
2016.01 - 2017.12

Managing Director

ULO Systems Brazil
2013.04 - 2015.12

Project & Engineering Manager

Oceânica Engineering
2011.04 - 2013.04

Commercial & Supply Chain Manager

Subsea 7
2007.06 - 2011.03

Contract Manager

Oceânica Engineering
2004.03 - 2007.06

Engineering & Commercial Supervisor

Shell
2002.04 - 2004.02

Technician Assistant & Planner

Shell Oil & LOAR
1998.01 - 2002.04

MBA - Master in Environmental Studies

Federal University (Rio De Janeiro)

MBA - Master in Project Management

Federal University (Rio De Janeiro)

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Veiga Almeida University
Eric Correia