Kristián Šalgó
Bratislava
Summary
R&D in Materials science, Materials engineering, Nuclear power plants, Oil&Gas industry, Geothermal industry, Laboratory of structural analysis, Destructive and Nondestructive testing of materials, Material sampling, micro-structural analysis, Microscopy, Patent writing, Grants and projects, Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
RBI Engineer/Inspection Department Engineer
Slovnaft Refinery
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with project managers to establish efficient schedules for inspections, optimizing workflow and minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Evaluated non-destructive testing results, enabling early detection of potential issues and preventing major failures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes and regulations, ensuring compliance during inspections and assessments.
- Contributed to cost savings through effective management of resources during inspection projects. E.g. Managed to decrease cost savings for Leakage testing of atmospheric tanks by almost 50%.
- As the first openly LGBTQ+ person in my department, I spearheaded the launch of an LGBTQ+ employee resource group (ERG), fostering an inclusive workplace culture. I actively championed support by, for example, contributing to the participation of an LGBTQ+ team in the renowned OTKD Slovakia trail run.
Materials Engineer/Head of Laboratory of Materials
GA Drilling a.s.
01.2018 - 06.2020
- R&D of progressive materials in Oil&Gas industry and Geothermal Energy
- Research and analyze of material samples affected by extreme heat and corrosive environment
- Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Writing patent applications and grant projects.
Supervisor of Technical Inspections/NDT Specialist
Reaktortest s.r.o. - Areva Deutschland (Erlangen)
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Inspection of nuclear power plants in Slovakia and abroad (Germany, Finland)
- Achieved certificates: UT1, UT2, PT2, Saphire+(DE).
Lab Assistant Intern
Bekaert Hlohovec, a.s.
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Analysis of new coated layers for corrosion resistance of steel wires (within PhD thesis).
Education
PHD. CANDIDATE - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
Trnava, Slovakia 01.2011 - 04.2016
ING. (MSC.) - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
Trnava, Slovakia 01.2009 - 04.2011
BC. - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
Trnava, Slovakia 01.2006 - 04.2009
LOW CURRENT ELECTRICIAN (UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION) - undefined
Secondary Technical School of Electrotechnics
Komárno, Slovakia 01.2001 - 04.2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Outlook, Social Media
CAD, Ansys Space Claim, Ansys Maxwell
Phenom SEM, EDX Microscope, VHX 5000 Microscope
Saphire plus - level 2 (Areva Deutschland)INSTRON Universal Testing Machine 5980 seriesUT, PT, VT - Level 2
Patent Writing Certificate (GA Drilling)Project Planning, SAP, XMatikNET software
Bartender
Lifeguard at Thermal Spa
Publications
- Https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2515-7620/ab37c1 - 2019
- Https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0254058415303515 - 2015
- Https://www.mtf.stuba.sk/buxus/docs/doc/casopis_Vedecke_prace/32SN/011_Sahul.pdf - 2013
- Https://www.mtf.stuba.sk/buxus/docs/doc/casopis_Vedecke_prace/32SN/012_Salgo.pdf - 2013
- Http://metal2013.tanger.cz/files/proceedings/12/reports/1611.pdf - 2013
Timeline
RBI Engineer/Inspection Department Engineer
Slovnaft Refinery
05.2021 - 12.2023
Materials Engineer/Head of Laboratory of Materials
GA Drilling a.s.
01.2018 - 06.2020
Supervisor of Technical Inspections/NDT Specialist
Reaktortest s.r.o. - Areva Deutschland (Erlangen)
09.2014 - 12.2017
Lab Assistant Intern
Bekaert Hlohovec, a.s.
01.2011 - 08.2014
PHD. CANDIDATE - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
01.2011 - 04.2016
ING. (MSC.) - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
01.2009 - 04.2011
BC. - Materials Science
Slovak University of Technology in BA, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava
01.2006 - 04.2009
LOW CURRENT ELECTRICIAN (UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION) - undefined
Secondary Technical School of Electrotechnics
01.2001 - 04.2005