Facilities Fire Systems Technician - Level 5

Facilities Fire Systems Technician – Level 5

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. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions.

If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The Facilities Fire Systems Technician – Level 5 performs advanced inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical oversight of fire protection and life-safety systems to ensure system reliability, operational readiness, and full regulatory compliance across the site. Serving as a senior technical resource within the Facilities organization, this role provides subject matter expertise for fire alarm, detection, suppression, and related infrastructure systems;

leads complex diagnostics and system restoration efforts; and establishes technical standards and best practices. Working independently with limited oversight, this position collaborates with internal teams, contractors, local authorities, and regulatory representatives to ensure safe, compliant, and resilient facility operations.

Essential Duties:

• Functional Operations:
  Perform advanced inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, and system diagnostics on fire alarm, suppression, fire extinguishers, and life-safety systems
• Develop and maintain advanced expertise in site-specific hazards and facility safety procedures, serving as a primary technical resource for routine operations and technical issue resolution
• Operate, maintain, and manage fire protection tools, equipment, and related system assets, including inventory management
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts for complex or high-impact system failures
• Provide technical oversight of contractor activities related to fire protection systems
• Review and validate contractor inspection, testing, and repair documentation for technical accuracy
• Lead investigation and resolution efforts related to thermal events, fire alarm activations, system impairments, and unwanted system activations, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and relevant stakeholders
• Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
  Analyze system performance data and identify trends impacting reliability or compliance
• Lead root cause evaluations for significant system failures or unwanted activations
• Develop and recommend improvements to preventive maintenance strategies and system reliability practices
• Ensure completeness and technical accuracy of maintenance records, inspection documentation, and impairment logs
• Training & Team Support:
  Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Level 3 and Level 4 technicians
• Support development and refinement of fire protection procedures and technical documentation
• Maintain and advance professional certifications (NICET, OSHA, manufacturer-specific training)
• Support technical training initiatives, system readiness activities, and continuous improvement efforts related to fire protection and life-safety systems
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
  Serve as primary technical contact for fire protection systems during inspections and testing activities
• Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) during routine inspections, system testing, and technical reviews
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, EHS, contractors, and external agencies to resolve complex system issues
• Provide technical input for system impairments, restorations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
  Ensure fire protection systems are maintained in compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Provide technical review…