Facilities & Utilities Technician – EV Battery Plant

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Education reimbursement

Professional development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, and seeks a Facilities Technician to help maintain mechanical, electrical, and utility systems. You will perform routine rounds, troubleshoot with supervision, and follow MOPs/JSAs to minimize downtime while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, basic knowledge of trades, CMMS experience, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or facilities operations.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and/or HVAC systems.
• Ability to monitor, report and alert performance issues.
• Use CMMS to create and close work orders while documenting basic maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with team members and elevate issues appropriately.
• Willingness to learn and strong attention to detail.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area.
• Perform routine rounds on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, identifying basic issues and escalating as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of facilities and production support equipment under direct or close supervision.
• Support First Responder activities by assisting higher-level technicians in diagnosing and resolving operational and utility issues.
• Assist in assessing utility outages (e.g., compressed air, HVAC, nitrogen, process water) and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders with guidance.
• Follow established Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Use hand tools and basic diagnostic equipment to measure system parameters (e.g., pressure, temperature, humidity, airflow, ampacity).
• Escalate complex, non-standard, or recurring equipment issues to higher-level technicians for further diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records including equipment logs, work orders, and CMMS documentation.
• Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and track assigned work.
• Identify observable equipment performance issues and elevate for further analysis.
• Detect faulty operations and defective materials; report and elevate abnormal conditions.
• Participate in on-the-job training to build technical skills within the functional area.
• Support team members by following direction and reinforcing learned procedures as skills develop.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work to supervisors and team members.
• Support assigned facility operations and projects.
• Follow established processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, including NFPA70E and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and non-conforming materials.
• Maintain 6S standards and a clean, organized work environment.
• Work all scheduled shifts.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Facilities operations

English language proficiency

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or vocational training

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance / Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC

PIT License

MEWP Certification

NFPA70E Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Driver’s License

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, and seeks a Facilities Technician to help maintain mechanical, electrical, and utility systems. You will perform routine rounds, troubleshoot with supervision, and follow MOPs/JSAs to minimize downtime while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, basic knowledge of trades, CMMS experience, and strong communication skills in English.