Facilities Maintenance Technician - Level 5

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Maintenance Technician? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Job Summary: Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and process utility systems to ensure high levels of operational reliability and performance. Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex or non‑routine equipment and utility failures, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Provide technical leadership during maintenance activities, support system optimization, and contribute to the development of maintenance strategies while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Functional Operations:

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area
• Perform advanced rounds on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, identifying and resolving complex or non‑routine issues impacting system performance
• Conduct defined troubleshooting and repair on facilities and production support equipment
• Lead response efforts for complex equipment and utility failures, coordinating troubleshooting activities and directing resolution efforts
• Assess utility outages (e.g., compressed air, HVAC, nitrogen, process water) and implement corrective actions
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders to identify faults and execute repairs
• Develop, revise, and execute Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to support safe and efficient operations
• Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment to measure system parameters (e.g., pressure, temperature, humidity, airflow, ampacity, particulates) across utilities and process systems
• Lead troubleshooting of complex, multi‑system issues, involving cross‑functional coordination and advanced diagnostics
• Evaluate system interactions and dependencies to identify upstream or downstream causes of equipment failures

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or complex equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Analyze equipment trends and historical data to identify reliability risks and recommend system improvements
• Drive uptime, reliability, and performance improvements through proactive maintenance strategies
• Identify and implement modifications to optimize system performance and reduce failure rates

Training & Team Support:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Level 4 and junior technicians during troubleshooting and repair activities
• Guide and direct work execution for complex maintenance tasks
• Share advanced troubleshooting techniques and best practices to elevate team capability

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Production teams to resolve complex system issues, support equipment modifications, and improve overall facility performance
• Provide technical input into system upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support facility operations and projects
• Communicate equipment status, risks, and maintenance activities

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Support implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Follow all safety regulations, including NFPA
  70E and PPE requirements
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, faulty operations, and non-conforming materials
• Maintain 6S standards and ensure a clean, organized…