Facilities Manager

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. seeks a hands-on RODI Manager to lead a team of technicians responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis and deionized water systems to support Fab operations 24/7 at our Austin, TX facility.

You will manage daily work orders, supervise shifts, drive preventive and corrective maintenance through CMMS, ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures, and partner with engineers on upgrades and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years in industrial facilities or water treatment with leadership experience.
• Ability to direct shift activities in a 24/7 operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and safety knowledge.
• Experience with CMMS and water-treatment equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop RODI technicians across shifts to ensure 24/7 support.
• Manage daily work orders and technician assignments in CMMS.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of pretreatment, RO, and DI equipment.
• Monitor water-quality indicators and respond to alarms.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and restore unplanned downtime; report risks.
• Document investigations and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Provide training and feedback; maintain shift-to-shift consistency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers on upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

5S / continuous improvement

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

Primary Objective:

The RODI Manager will lead and develop a team of technicians responsible for the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis and deionized (RODI) water systems to support Fab operations 24/7.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Lead, develop and direct RODI technicians across assigned shifts to provide reliable 24/7 support for Fab water systems and manufacturing operations.
• Manage daily work orders and technician assignments; prioritize preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Oversee routine operation and maintenance of assigned water pretreatment, reverse osmosis, deionization, storage, pumping, chemical-feed and distribution equipment.
• Monitor critical operating conditions and water-quality indicators; ensure timely response to process alarms, performance deviations and equipment failures in accordance with site procedures.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and restoration of unplanned down events; communicate operational impacts and elevate significant reliability, water-quality or safety risks to management.
• Lead technicians in documenting failure investigations and implementing sustainable root cause corrective actions using structured 3D/8D methods, where applicable.
• Implement approved training and qualification plans; coach, mentor and provide performance feedback to technicians while supporting consistent shift-to-shift practices.
• Make daily staffing and resource allocation decisions within established priorities, procedures and approved budgets in coordination with engineering, maintenance and manufacturing.
• Ensure work complies with applicable site safety, environmental and quality requirements, including chemical handling, lockout/tagout and equipment isolation procedures.
• Maintain accurate operating records, maintenance documentation, shift turnover communications and required internal compliance records; promptly elevate reportable issues.
• Coordinate contractor work and vendor technical support within approved scope, work orders and purchasing processes.
• Partner with engineers to execute approved equipment upgrades, maintenance strategies and process improvements that improve availability, water quality and cost performance.
• Track and communicate performance measures, including equipment availability, maintenance completion, corrective actions and operational trends.
• Support cost reduction and waste-minimization initiatives through effective use of chemicals, consumables, utilities and maintenance resources.
• Promote a safe, collaborative and accountable work culture; maintain 5S principles and continuous improvement practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BS Degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant technical leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in industrial facilities, water treatment or related technical operations, including experience leading or supervising technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to direct shift activities, develop employees and deliver results in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Positive interpersonal skills, high energy, self-motivation and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and track multiple work orders, projects and operational issues while meeting commitments and adapting to changing business needs.
• Knowledge of industrial water-treatment equipment, mechanical systems, instrumentation and maintenance practices; ability to interpret operating data and technical documentation.
• Experience with structured troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, chemical handling and applicable environmental and quality procedures.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail in the performance of the role.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include standing, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Knowledge and proficiency in computer use, Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor Fab or other high-purity manufacturing environments with strict water-quality and uptime requirements.
• Experience with reverse osmosis systems, ion-exchange/deionization processes, pretreatment, filtration, chemical dosing, pumps, controls and associated distribution systems.
• Familiarity with resistivity/conductivity monitoring, online instrumentation, water-quality trending and excursion response.
• Experience with automated plant controls, PLC/SCADA or building automation systems and maintenance reliability programs.
• Prior supervisory experience with technicians on rotating 12-hour shifts or other continuous-operation schedules.

U.S. Citizenship Required