
Saipem 10000
Mechanical installation, complex rigging and crane overhaul support across both drill rigs. Work included sheaves, top drives, JIB cylinders, hydraulic piping and commissioning support.
Regional piping supply, backed by practical experience in offshore maintenance, mechanical installation and rigging. SAE connects the product requirement with the realities of the work on site.
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Matthew brings more than 10 years of experience across rigging, construction and industrial machinery, with an offshore background spanning drillships, crane maintenance, hydraulic systems and mechanical installation.
His experience includes twin-derrick scopes, NOV drilling equipment, complex rigging and rope access, working alongside vessel crews and specialist mechanical teams in demanding operating environments.
Selected projects from Matthew Olivier’s field career, separate from SAE’s company project record.

Mechanical installation, complex rigging and crane overhaul support across both drill rigs. Work included sheaves, top drives, JIB cylinders, hydraulic piping and commissioning support.

Derrick work at heights above 70 metres, combining rope access, aerial rigging and heavy load transfers. The scope required careful planning and precise positioning of equipment.

Drillship project experience in an offshore working environment, contributing to the practical understanding of access, equipment interfaces and coordination that informs SAE’s field services.
Rigging supervision during refinery shutdown work, including site assessments, lift plans, method statements and equipment coordination. The scope included process-vessel change-outs, tandem lifts and coordination with crane operators and rigging teams.
Product supply, installation and field services across Southern Africa.