Costa Kaplan

Experience

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  Bromine Compounds Ltd.

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2008

  Startup Engineer

  ● Designed and operated process equipment such as chemical reactors, centrifuges, pumps, heat exchanges etc...● Performed engineering analysis- mass and heat balances, drafted isometrics, performed As Mades● Wrote operational procedures and URSs for new equipment

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  Intel Corporation

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2014

  Process Chemical and Equipment Engineer

  ● Responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of chemical delivery machines in PCD area● Led the project for P1270 implementation in chemical and gasses area including design, supervision and technology transfer● Performed source inspection of machinery in the US ● Led global engineering forum for Planar chemical delivery● Statistical analysis of process performance using JMP and other tools

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  SodaStream International, Ltd.

  Mar 2014 - May 2022

  Global Infrastructure and Project Manager

  - Led a team of engineers and technicians in support of the global operations for gas filling and automation equipment including after market equipment support, maintenance and project management- Led international multidisciplinary projects for the construction of new assembly and CO2 filling plants in Canada, Japan and the Netherlands including startup and commissioning- Managed in-house equipment manufacturing workshop- Compressed gasses regulation expert, developed and commissioned a new non-destructive testing technology- Led the implementation of SCADA and MMS for all SodaStream plants- Expert in plant infrastructure operation (compressed air, electrical, fire safety, water and waste treatment, industrial gas systems and more)- Project manager for the infrastructure and main site relocation from MA to Rahat Show less

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  Intel Corporation

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Area Manager- Water and Waste Treatment Facilities

  ● Managed a team engineers, group leaders and technicians (PE level)- hiring, performance management, development plans and skill matrices. ● Managed the operation of Intel UPW manufacturing and biological waste treatment facilities in Israel.● In charge of day-to-day operation inc. safety, performance and reliability of the facilities under my care.● Took part in the startup of the new UPW and waste treatment site in Kiriat Gat. ● Managed facilities compliance- direct contact with the local municipality, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Corporation● Managed $10M operational budget and all procurement activities for the facilities Show less

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  Electra Industries

  May 2023 - now

  Production Engineering Manager

  Led a team of engineers and technicians in manufacturing, electronics, and maintenance at Bosch/Electra joint venture heat pump plant.• Management of engineering and tech team in all aspects of production support including maintenance, NPIs, lines modifications, new equipment installation. • Cross- organizational and external contractors management for 3rd party manufacturing• Responsible for site regulatory compliance• Manage day-to-day operations, site infrastructure, safety, equipment performance, and energy conservation initiatives.• Led cross-organizational projects with production, R&D, and QA departments to drive efficiency and innovation including product failure analysis.• Achieved first ever business license and Fire Marshal approval for the production site. Show less