Louw Olivier
About Louw Olivier
Louw Olivier is an experienced SMPP Superintendent currently working at Hatch in Gauteng, South Africa, with a career spanning over 26 years. He has held various roles in mechanical commissioning and pre-commissioning across multiple international projects, including ExxonMobil PNGLNG and Fluor Corporation.
Current Role at Hatch
Louw Olivier serves as the SMPP Superintendent at Hatch, a position he has held since 1998. With over 26 years of experience in this role, he is based in Gauteng, South Africa. His responsibilities include overseeing project documentation related to schedule changes from execution, commercial, and contractual perspectives. He plays a crucial role in ensuring that project personnel have the necessary facilities, such as travel and housing, while maintaining compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Commissioning
Prior to his current role, Louw Olivier worked at ExxonMobil PNGLNG as a Mechanical Commissioning specialist from 2012 to 2013 for 11 months in Papua New Guinea. He also held the position of Pre-commissioning Lead at Fluor Corporation in 2015 for 9 months in Sadara, Saudi Arabia. Additionally, he worked as a Mechanical Superintendent at Fluor from 2010 to 2011 for 1 year. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in mechanical systems and project management.
Education and Training Background
Louw Olivier studied at HTS Carel de Wet, where he focused on mechanical studies from 1985 to 1994 for 9 years. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving further mechanical qualifications from 1992 to 1998 for an additional 6 years. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Quality Management and HSE Coordination
In his current and previous roles, Louw Olivier has conducted periodic internal quality audits for piping and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with established quality management systems. He has extensive experience coordinating with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams to maintain safe working conditions on projects. His active participation in management review meetings facilitates communication and helps expedite project work.
Recent Self-Employment as Commissioning Specialist
In 2024, Louw Olivier worked as a self-employed Commissioning Specialist for one month in South Africa. This role allowed him to apply his expertise in commissioning processes on-site, further enhancing his practical experience in the field.