Facilities Operations Tech - Level 5

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Operations Tech - Level 5? Then we're looking for you!

Check out the job description and apply now! 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!

Shift: Nights (Thu, Fri, Sat, alternating Wed)

Pay: $35.20 + 10% nights differential

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine rounds on mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting and repairs using standard equipment and hand tools with moderate supervision.
• Performs well defined troubleshooting and repair on facility equipment with moderate supervision
• Effectively works with vendors, contractors, and tenants to ensure they adhere to work rules set forth by PECNA with moderate supervision
• Intermediate knowledge to detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• First Responder. Be able to move rapidly through the factory to any of the manufacturing areas that may require an operations response.
• Be able to assess a utility outage and take corrective measures needed to rectify situation.
• Regularly interfaces with Engineering, Construction and other work groups including PECNA Tenants
• Maintains appropriate work-related records such as equipment maintenance records, general work orders, maintenance request forms, and CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) checklists
• Adheres to all safety and company policies, safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Utilizes CMMS for documenting labor hours and equipment maintenance reporting
• Must be moderate in more than one mechanical/technical construction trade: Electrical, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Boiler Maker, HVAC Journeyman/Mechanic highly preferred.

• Proficient in the use of hand-held measuring devices, take readings for dew point, temperature, relative humidity, air flow, ampacity, pressure, and particulates.
• Must possess moderate skill with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Be able to read and identify equipment and fault areas on blueprints.
• Be able to draft, approve, and follow Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOP) and Job Safety Analysis
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required repairs and service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area
• Ability to work all scheduled shift hours
• Ability to train others at the same or lower level within the functional area
• Intermediate skills and abilities of electrical & mechanical equipment and components including but not limited to the following systems:
  • Compressed Air
  • Electrical
  • High Pressure Compressed Air
  • Exhaust
  • Dry Air
  • Dust collection
  • Process Vacuum
  • Nitrogen
  • Deionized water
  • Process Cooling Water
  • Hot Reverse Osmosis Water
  • nMP and electrolyte

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Pre-employment respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred: Related Trade school/vocational graduate; 2 years of trade school or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge and work experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and HVAC in an industrial manufacturing facility environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills and willingness to work on a team
• Flexibility and a strong self-initiative are critical
• Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in mechanical engineering or construction management
• Experience utilizing a scheduling software
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred License(s):

• PIT License
• MEWP
• State Issued Driver’s License

Preferred Certification(s):

• CPR Certification
• QET Certification NFPA70E and or NFPA70B
• OSHA 10 or 30
• HAZWOPER 8 or 40

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is

Required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous

(67-100%)

For this position the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

WHERE YOU’LL BE:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

Life at Panasonic | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow

Discover career opportunities and learn more about our inclusive culture at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. Join us and shape the future together.