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Jeff Corsbie CV
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Jeff Corsbie
Mobile: +61 435 434 017
Email: thecorsbies@icloud.com
Eligible to work in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore
Senior Procurement Contracts Specialist
A highly successful Senior Procurement Specialist with 26 years’ experience in Oil and Gas, Mining and Utilities.
Including 16 years EPC LNG Plant, Topside and deep-water Subsea developments and 11 years Operational
experience.
Achieved savings of US$60M through negotiation and supply chain management improvement
• Major Engineered Package and bulk take off procurement, and inventory control
• Contract formation, negotiation, management and close out
• Supervision of purchasing, material control and logistics functions
• Managing large numbers of contracts and interfaces simultaneously
• Cost, schedule and quality driven
• Influenced supplier quality control accountability, improvement and mitigation.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Supervision and leadership in procurement, material control and logistics
• Supply chain management (including implementing Supplier reporting, monitoring and field expediting)
• Logistics planning and coordination (managed risk assessments, packing, handling and transportation plans)
• Supplier Management (Kick-off, progress meetings (technical, documentation, schedule), mitigation plans)
• Influenced GE to establish comprehensive Material Mgt which allowed accurate Monitoring and Reporting
(sub-component status, inspection assignment planning and look-ahead, Supplier and Internal document
expediting), stakeholder reporting and engagement
• Development of an efficient AVL evaluation process utilising SharePoint Website
• Engage site inspectors
• Receipt, inspection and operations handover
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
• Supplier prequalification and sourcing strategy development (including contract review board proposals)
• Tendering and negotiation (including SME engagement, position justification and recommendation)
• Secure and segregated Tender Evaluation process
• Contract management and dispute resolution (SME engagement, change analysis, CRB recommendation)
• Interface management (within Owner group, JVPs, Supplier, Fabrican / Installation Contractors)
CONTRACTING ACHIEVEMENTS
• Recognised by Chevron Corp for contracting best practice and lowest umbilical unit price in Chevron history
• Negotiated Subsea Umbilical and Onshore Tube and Cable lump sum contract with fixed and firm pricing in
source currency for base and optional scope including reimbursable cost plus 2½% agreement for any
additional product or services. Contract value US$150MM. Saving US$40MM
• USD$20MM saved by establishing a dual valve supplier sourcing strategy which ensured a new valve “family”
(384 Bar 20” to 34” Subsea and Onshore Valves) were successfully qualified and maintained maximum
technical knowledge exposure, schedule and price competition
• USD$1MM recovered through liquidated damages to offset costs incurred to manage the rectification and
delivery of the onshore hydraulically operated 34” valve after the supplier failed to comply with the LNG
Plant hazardous area requirements for the HPU
• Negotiated warranty replacement of Seawater Lift Pump Motors saving AUD$1MM
• Implemented supply contracts during Angel Project execution for supply of project first fill and operational
chemicals ensuring maximising buying power and efficiency
• Implemented supply contracts by cataloguing and automating procurement of stockless inventory reducing
workload from full time to two days per week
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SYSTEMS EXPERTISE
Ariba, Brava, IPMS (KBR), JDE, Microsoft, Mincom, Procon, Pronto, SAP
QUALIFICATIONS
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) PMBOK qualification completed February 2017
Supply Management Certificate from Central Institute of Technology, Western Australia (2 years)
CAREER TIMELINE
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Feb 2017 – Present
Cooper Energy Orbost (Patrica Baleen) Gas Plant Upgrade Project
A$400 Million upgrade of existing LNG Plant ready for tie-in to the newly developed Sole Field.
FID scheduled for Q1-2017 and RFSU Q1-2019
Develop and implement prequalification program ● Tender, negotiate and award LNG plant equipment packages
● Support Subsea pre-FEED projects.
PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST Apr 2015 – Jan 2017
Gorgon Downstream Joint Venture, Perth, Western Australia
Chevron Australia (EPCM contracted direct to Chevron using KBR system)
The A$43b Gorgon Project is includes the development of both the Gorgon and Jansz fields which will supply raw gas to the
15 MTPA Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Barrow Island for export and domestic use.
Tendering, Procurement and Contract Management for KJVG (Downstream LNG Plant) ● Packages managed include:
Gas pocessing and treatment facilities equipment, Rental and services, Bulk chemicals (Ethane, Propane, HCL, Sodium
Hydroxide), Separation Media, Lubricants & Oils and Fabrication contracts.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ADVISOR Oct 2013 – Dec 2014
Indonesia Deepwater Development Project, Singapore Based
Chevron Indonesia (EPCMI contracted direct to Chevron)
The US $12b Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) includes multiple subsea satellite developments tied into three
production hubs which will produce 1.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas.
Audited Suppliers Engineering, Quality and Procurement procedures and systems ● Reviewed and monitored
Supplier’s procurement, logistic and material management, storage and preservation plans and activities ●
Encouraged Supplier to develop a comprehensive material management system ● Qualified sub suppliers and sub-
contractors ● Fostered relationships with suppliers ● Continuous process improvement ● Coordinated with Suppliers,
SME’s, Customs, Logistics and client to minimise risk to product, cost and schedule during transportation ● Monitored
Local Content Plan target and encourage maximum local content participation ● Reviewed and updated the
construction schedule to ensure milestone compliance ● Supported Engineering, Contracts, Quality, Project Controls,
Tax and Legal teams ● Scope includes XTs, Controls System, IWOCS and connectors for Installation Contractor
PLEMs/PLETs
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Oversaw procurement, material management and logistics of subsea equipment (scope US$400 million)
sourced through the main SEV contractor (GE Oil and Gas) based in Singapore
• Reviewed Contract, PO, SoW, specifications and FDS’s to reconcile master equipment list
• Development of an efficient AVL evaluation process utilising Sharepoint Website
• Guided main contractor to implement comprehensive materials management system
• Consulted with Chevron Category Management to implement mitigation against lessons learnt
• Long Lead Qualification and production materials include 10,000 PSI XT’s, 5 1/8” Gate and Ball Valves,
Connection System, Crown Plug and Tooling with lead-times up to 30 months.
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SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Apr 2008 – Sept 2013
Gorgon Upstream Joint Venture, Perth, Western Australia
Chevron Australia (EPCM employed by JP Kenny)
The A$43b Gorgon Project is includes the development of both the Gorgon and Jansz fields which will supply raw gas to the
15 MTPA Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Barrow Island for export and domestic use
Prequalification ● Tendering, Contract ● Materials and Logistics Management ● Packages managed include: Subsea
Umbilicals (264 km), 20-34” Subsea and Onshore Valves, LNG Plant tie-in equipment.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Negotiated Subsea Umbilical and Onshore Tube and Cable lump sum contract with fixed and firm pricing in
source currency for base and optional scope including reimbursable cost plus 2½% agreement for any
additional product or services. Contract value approximately US$150MM. Estimated negotiated saving of
US$40MM as a result of competitive tendering, global financial crisis, reduced raw material costs, FOREX risk
elimination. Achieved delivery on schedule and below budget
• Negotiated lump sum Subsea and Onshore Valve and Actuator Contracts, managed dual supplier sourcing
strategy to mitigate against technical and schedule risks while maintaining commercial competition. Contract
value approximately US$100MM, Estimated saving US$20MM
• Managed the Subsea Valve and Actuators qualification and manufacture program for 20”, 30” and 34” 384
Barg (5500psi) Subsea Ball Valves and 20” ESD Hydraulic Spring Return Subsea Actuators (Dual Suppliers)
• Managed LNG Plant Equipment procurement process through to close out for 34” Onshore Ball Valves, MOV
and Hydraulic Spring Return Actuators (hazardous area compliant). Recovered US$1MM liquidated damages
• Managed prequalification and award for Large Bore Onshore Pig Launcher /Receivers, MIJ’s, Barred Tees and
inlet area valve packages. Initiated Change Order to revise scope to type testing saving US$2MM
• Coordinated load-out over a three week period to ensure efficient interfacing with the supplier, installation
team and installation contractor while adhering to the loadout and testing procedures while achieving no
injury to personnel or product (including management of the risk assessment/ procedure change process)
• Developed the manning schedule to support the installation campaign, and the subsequent repair campaign
• Managing sourcing urgent repair equipment/labour (welders, splicers, European technicians, weld
qualification program, NDT equipment). Fixed Labour and reimbursable mechanism minimised costs
• Managed the support POB and shift change (Huet, Marine Security, Medical, Contractor/Client Inductions).
• Managed procurement process from scope definition to delivery, incl. developing material tracking system
• All equipment sourced should be considered Long Lead items, Feasibility Study, Qualification and production
manufacture were as follows;
• 20 to 34 inch 384 Barg Subsea Valves – Feasibility Study 10 weeks, manufacture and qualification 90
weeks, manufacture of production valves 70 weeks.
• 34 inch 384 Barg Pig Launcher /Receivers, MIJ’s and Barred Tees Feasibility Study 7-10 weeks,
manufacture and qualification 90 weeks, manufacture of production items 60 weeks.
• Subsea Umbilicals – Qualification was conducted in parallel with manufacture (10 weeks qualification
within the 128-week schedule.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Aug 2001 – Apr 2008
Transfield Worley Woodside – Shell Systems and engineering Standards
Angel Gas Project and Goodwyn A Low Pressure Train Project
Project Procurement for Platforms, FPSO and Onshore Gas Treatment Plant
Perth, Western Australia (EPCM employed by Transfield Worley)
The A$1.6b Angel gas and condensate project has a daily capacity of up to 800 million cubic feet of gas and 50,000
barrels of condensate. The A$800M LPT Project was one of the largest of its kind in the world carried out on an
operating platform. Scope included converting T200 on GWA to low pressure operation and increasing capacity
Package and bulk take off procurement (50,000+ line items procured for LPT project) ● Service contracts established
for Radioactive Tracer Trial, Transportation Tanks (project first fill and operations) and overseas local procurement
support ● Package management, documentation, warranty repair/replacement and preservation management from
tender through to closeout ● Material Management interfacing with material controllers to development material
management system to track deliverables from scope generation through to work pack installation, handover or
surplus disposal ● Continuous Improvement implementation (Procurement and Materials management) ● Mentored
and supported engineering team, junior buyers, expeditors and document controllers
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ACHIEVEMENTS
• Procured, expedited and approved payment for over 50,000 line items on the SAP procurement system
under tight schedules - product sourced included numerous choke, ball and gates valves, pig
launcher/receivers, condensate coolers, degasser vessels, seawater lift pumps, gas turbines, bulk take-off
procurement of pipe and fitting, cable tray, PT transmitters / sensors and EL/FO cable
• Negotiated warranty replacement of Seawater Lift Pump Motors saving AUD$1MM
• Negotiated compensation for express logistics costs incurred due to supplier late delivery
CATERGORY CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Minara Resources, Murrin Murrin Nickel Refinery, Western Australia Feb 2000 – Aug 2001
Managed the replenishment of the refinery chemicals, fuels and electrical consumables (A$45MM inventory)
● Ensured minimum investment and continuity of supply ● Supported engineering team, buyers and site team
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Identified that the supply of hydrogen peroxide in 24,000L ISOtanks (eight ISOtanks travelling 12000km per
week) was both expensive and involved unnecessary risk. I proposed a bulk facility consignment stock
agreement using rail with potential savings and transport and handling risk reduction
• Obtained approval of above proposal and established a bulk facility and consignment stock agreement with
an international supplier saving $563,000 annually on the product cost and a further $173,000 annually on
the delivery cost
• Implemented supply contracts saving A$224,000 annually, catalogued, automated procurement of stockless
inventory reducing workload from full time to two days per week.
• Tendered out the design, construction and commissioning of a reverse osmosis plant, Award $950,000,
saving $263,335
PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS TEAM LEADER 1999 –2000
GRD Minproc, Macraes Gold Project Otago, New Zealand
Implemented supply change management process review and improvement program ●Supply contract negotiation ●
Forecast and inventory management of shutdown and process consumables whist minimising investment
● Supervised maintenance planners (2), procurement officer (1) and supply officer (2)
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Achieved savings in excess of NZ$515,000 per annum with a simultaneous review and negotiation for the
supply of reagents, international shipping, customs clearance and the national transportation of containerised
reagents and general freight
• Reduced inventory discrepancies from 50% to less than 4% by implementing tighter control, improving
customer service and changing the habits of customers
PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY COORDINATOR 1997 –1999
Western Metals Zinc, Kimberley, Western Australia
Managed the global inventory of Cadjebut, Kapok, Gongawa and Pillara mines (A$7MM inventory, 9,300 items)
● Supervised, supported and mentored supply officers
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Automated selected inventory management and purchase order generation saving A$150,000 p/a
• Relocated to the Pillara mine site, uploaded and established commissioning and operating spares for new
mine fleet of Dump Trucks, Integrated Tool Carriers, Jumbo and Simba drilling machines
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INVENTORY CONTROLLER 1995 – 1997
WMC Mount Keith Nickel Operation, Western Australia
Officially opened in 1995, WMC was 3rd
largest nickel producer in the world
Managed process plant and mine inventory ($A11MM, 8,500 line items)
Reviewed and refined procedures and processes ● Supervised, supported and mentored supply officers
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Established a contract for supply of xanthates, changing from an established supplier to a better performing
supplier, saving $100,000 PA, and minimising the lead-time and product reactivity losses
• Established a repair/rotable procedure using Microsoft Access to improve tracking and reduce life cycle costs
• Sold obsolete stock to another WMC operation recovering $25,000
• Implemented return of used mill liners to manufacturer for refurbishment saving $150,000 p/a
• Improved attitude of stores personnel and introduced multi-skilling to add value and develop career paths
PROCUREMENT and MATERIALS CONTROLLER 1988 – 1995
Western Power, Perth, Western Australia
Managed the global inventory held in 35 stores across Western Australia (Warehousing, Procurement and Inventory
Control) A$65MM, 15,000 line items ● Continuous improvement for supply chain procedures and processes
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Managed Western Power’s top ten commodities (transformers, cable, poles)
• Member of committee which outsourced Western Power's warehousing and distribution function saving
$900k per annum
• Coordinated procurement and distribution of stocks during the 1994 storm which cut power to 60% of Perth
for up to 5 days
• Promoted multi-skilling and training of stores personnel to value add
PERSONAL
46 years old, fit, healthy and a non-smoker.
Interests; Family and friends, education, travel, cycling, kayaking and marathon running
Achievements;
Competed in the world multisport championships & adventure racing in Australia and NZ.
7th place Ironman Triathlon
Project Video Links
Gorgon Project Overview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsWJHbMTZ9k
Gorgon Upstream Scope Overview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQEclFrbyy8
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Project Photos
Gorgon Onshore 34” 384 Barg ESD Valve and Hydraulic Actuator
Gorgon Subsea 20 – 26” 384 Barg MOVs with Structure Extension Spools (left) and Subsea 34” Valve (right)
Gorgon Subsea 20” ESD Hydraulic Actuato
Onshore Valves and Actuators procured by
Chevron and free issued to Installation
Contractor on Barrow Island, Australia.
Subsea Valves and Actuators procured by
Chevron and free issued to Subsea Equipment
Vendor for fabrication into Manifolds
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Project Experience Summary
Project
CAPEX
US$B
Feed Greenfield Brownfield Offshore Onshore Duration IOC Location
Gorgon
Downstream
43B √ √ 2 year Chevron Australia
Indonesia
Deep-water
Development
12B √ √ √ 2 years Chevron
Singapore /
Indonesia
Gorgon
Upstream
9B √ √ √ √ 6 years Chevron Australia
Angel 1.6B √ √ 2 years Woodside Australia
GWA Low
Pressure
Train
0.8B √ √ 4 years Woodside Australia
Minor
Projects
1B √ √ √ 1 year Woodside Australia
Operational Experience Summary
Product Operator Manufacture Process Duration Location
Electricity & Natural Gas Western Power N/A - Utility 6 years Australia
Nickel Western Mining Nickel Sulphide Concentrator 2 years Australia
Lead and Zinc Western Metals Concentrator 2 years Australia
Gold GRD Minproc Pressure Oxidation 1 years
New
Zealand
Nickel and Cobalt Anaconda Pressure Leach 1 year Australia