Industrial Electrical Technician - 24/7 Plant Maintenance

Panasonic Energy 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 program

Annual bonus program

Educational assistance & reimbursement

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking an Electrical Technician to support 24/7 battery manufacturing. You will perform testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electrical systems, using schematics and layouts to troubleshoot and maintain critical equipment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of electrical technician experience in industrial settings, knowledge of 480 VAC control systems, and the ability to work 12‑hour day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical technician experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical control systems up to 480 VAC.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hardware, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOPs.
• Must pass NFPA 70E exam and obtain CEST certification.
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts in support of 24/7 battery manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform ET ( Electrical Technician) and electrical preventive maintenance to support 24/7 plant operations
• Provide ET support to the plant, including breaker resets, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) confirmation, Zero Vault Verification (ZVV) checks—which include LOTO—and planned system or line shutdown support
• Perform regularly scheduled electrical system maintenance
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas
• Capable of working all scheduled shifts
• Identify and correct grounding and bonding issues, improve cable management and routing, and ensure all electrical connections and terminations are secure and properly tightened
• Clean and maintain control panels and junction boxes, and verify that positive-pressure clean, dry air systems are installed in enclosures
• Provide support to the plant with expertise in high-power troubleshooting and modifications, grounding and bonding work, and conduit installation and routing
• Assist with cable and wire pulls to ensure proper electrical system installation and maintenance
• Ability to train others at same or lower level
• Support implementation of industry-standard compliant processes and procedures
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams during planned system/line shutdowns and troubleshooting activities to ensure minimal disruption to production
• Ensure all electrical work complies with plant safety standards, ET requirements, and company policies, including proper LOTO, ZVV, and grounding/bonding practices
• Follow all safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and 6S workplace organization standards to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring documentation accuracy, tool readiness, and procedural compliance

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Journeyman Electrician License (preferred)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is seeking an Electrical Technician to support 24/7 battery manufacturing. You will perform testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electrical systems, using schematics and layouts to troubleshoot and maintain critical equipment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of electrical technician experience in industrial settings, knowledge of 480 VAC control systems, and the ability to work 12‑hour day or night shifts.