Operations Technician
3M
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cottage Grove, MN
Operations
Role: Operations Technician responsible for water treatment operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and water quality stewardship. Responsibilities include implementing water treatment technologies, collaborating with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency, and supporting standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: High School Diploma/GED; 7+ years of utilities or water systems experience, including 3+ years in wastewater treatment, preferably in private, public, government, or military sectors. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and knowledge of water quality regulations. High-Value: Water treatment, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, wastewater experience, operations leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Work location: Cottage Grove, MN, with up to 10% travel (20% in first year). Relocation assistance may be provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.