Facilities Lead Technician – Site Reliability & Maintenance

Panasonic Corporation of North America

De Soto (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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401K retirement program

Annual bonus program

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Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking a Facilities Lead Technician to lead advanced facilities operations and serve as the technical leader for mechanical and electrical systems. You will guide maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, reliable utilities and infrastructure in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

5+ years of facilities, industrial maintenance, or related work experience.
Advanced knowledge of utility generation and distribution systems, mechanical and electrical systems.
Expertise in operating and troubleshooting complex facility systems across multiple disciplines.
Strong proficiency with SCADA, diagnostic tools, and performance monitoring systems.
Ability to read diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Extensive CMMS experience for maintenance tracking and analysis.
Proven ability to lead troubleshooting and drive issue resolution.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Initiative, technical leadership, and drive for standardization.
Working-level English: reading, writing, speaking.
Adherence to Panasonic core principles.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor facility control systems, including SCADA and life support systems.
Oversee electrical distribution from yard to point of use.
Monitor water systems (DI, RO, industrial water).
Oversee boiler operations and preventive maintenance.
Drive maintenance standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead complex troubleshooting and coordinate resolution efforts.
Document labor hours and system performance in CMMS.
Mentor junior technicians and support cross-shift consistency.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendors as needed.