Facilities Operations Technician - Water Systems - 1st Shift

About our group:

Seagate is seeking a Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician to support a 24/7, 700,000 sq. ft. high-tech manufacturing campus. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining high purity water (HPW) and wastewater (WW) treatment systems while supporting broader facilities operations.

About the role - you will:

• Operate and maintain HPW and wastewater treatment systems, including resin regeneration and polishing tank replacement
• Perform maintenance on pumps, filters, and strainers supporting water systems
• Monitor system performance using meters, gauges, and instrumentation; document and escalate issues as needed
• Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms appropriately
• Ensure HPW systems meet required quality standards for operational use
• Ensure wastewater systems comply with all discharge requirements
• Collect water samples and conduct analysis using atomic absorption (AA) equipment
• Complete work orders and support general facilities tasks (including snow removal as needed)
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to complete assigned work
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, environmental, and compliance requirements
• Independently operate systems during assigned shifts

About you:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment operations
• Working knowledge of treatment processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements
• Experience operating and maintaining plant systems, instrumentation, and associated equipment
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and emergency response protocols
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to recognize and respond to process changes in real time
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Your experience includes:

• Primarily 8-hour shifts
• Flexibility to work occasional 12-hour shifts to support coverage and scheduled days off
• Ability to respond to emergency call-ins as needed

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington. It serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunchtime? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Are you looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms or walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $26.44 - $37.82/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position will include an additional Lead Premium of 10%.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None