Lajoš Mate
@lajomate
Experienced mechanical and technical director specializing in industrial plants, maintenance, and project leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced mechanical engineer and technical director with a long career leading maintenance, installation, and commissioning in industrial plants across Europe. I have managed thermal power plants, compressor stations, boiler rooms, and complex production equipment in alumina, food, and refinery sectors.
My strengths include project design and execution of electric arc furnaces, coordination of multidisciplinary teams, and regulatory documentation (ecology, water management, HCCP, HAVAC). I have led technical teams, sourcing and prefabrication efforts, and cross-border implementation of renewable energy and industrial projects.
I combine formal engineering education (M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering) with certifications in plant management, mechanical engineering, SCC, HR sourcing, and finance; I am results-oriented and ready to contribute operational leadership and technical expertise to industrial organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Plant Manager
Alumina D.O.O.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Managed thermal power plant operations including boilers, steam turbine and 1.6 MW compressors, and coordinated water supply and regulation across 12 production facilities.
Head Mechanical Engineer
Alumina D.O.O.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Co-designed electric arc furnace for white fused alumina production, delivering conceptual solutions and structural calculations for furnace pot, electrode supports, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.
Head Engineer
Solius GmbH
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Led product development for wind turbines, generators and heat pump systems, designing renewable energy systems and overseeing engineering activities.
Site Engineer
Statoil
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Served as mechanical site engineer and manager on refinery overhaul projects in Bergen, coordinating pipe construction and industrial assembly activities.
Technical Manager
Rimtech Group
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Managed prefabrication, construction and assembly teams for industrial plants, preparing teams, materials and supervising overhauls and new installations.
Sourcing Specialist
Rimtech
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Organized construction site setup, managed teams and materials, monitored work execution and produced reports while ensuring health protection measures.
HR Specialist
Trenkwalder
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 (11 months)
Mediated employment of highly educated workers in metal, chemical and metallurgical professions on temporary project assignments.
Welding Engineer
Rimtech GmbH
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Engineered prefabrication of structural elements and trained workers in welding techniques for production facilities and metal structures.
Sales & Service Manager
Premier AS
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Managed sales and maintenance service for construction equipment (JCB machines), overseeing service operations and customer relations.
Production Engineer
Drager Electronic & Audio GmbH
May 1996 - Jul 2003 (7 years 2 months)
Worked in non-ferrous foundry production, casting housings for electric motors and devices and supporting assembly processes.
Financial Adviser
Holding National
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996 (2 years 11 months)
Provided market and investment assessments, estimating progress and advising on new investments and financial strategies.
Technical Director
Mlekara AD
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Managed technical and human resources for production maintenance, boiler room and compressor stations, and workshop operations while overseeing regulatory documentation and compliance (ecology, water, energy, HACCP).
Certified Financial Adviser
Nordic Direct Finance
Advised clients on capital placement in the real estate market and provided financial investment guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alumina d.o.o. (internal training)
Certificate, Plant Management
2022 - 2022
Certified Plant Manager training covering steam and electricity operations (internal company course).
Alumina d.o.o. (internal training)
Certificate, Plant Management
2021 - 2021
Certified Plant Manager training focused on water and compressed air systems (internal company course).
STATOIL / TUV SÜD Akademie (training)
Certificate, Mechanical Engineering
2010 - 2010
Certified Mechanical Engineer training delivered in association with STATOIL and TUV SÜD Akademie.
RIMTECH GmbH (training)
Certificate, Management
2007 - 2007
Management consulting training provided by RIMTECH GmbH.
Trenkwalder Academy
Certificate, Human Resources
2006 - 2006
HR Manager / Sourcing Specialist training at Trenkwalder Academy.
NORDIC Direct Finance (training)
Certificate, Finance
2004 - 2004
Certified Financial Adviser training focused on placement of capital in real estate markets.
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Master of Science, Manufacturing Engineering
Completed Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in casting and metal processing.
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering
Completed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering focusing on production machines and metal processing technologies.
Technical School Center Zvornik
Vocational Diploma, Mechanical Technician
Graduated as a mechanical technician in machine construction, tools and mechanical structures.
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