Lead Utilities & Facility Operations Technician

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Kansas seeks a Facilities Operations Technician Lead to manage advanced-level facilities operations for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation of plant utilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise SCADA and life-support systems, drive maintenance standardization, mentor senior technicians, and collaborate with engineering, construction, and suppliers to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

• Experience operating SCADA and life-support systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and maintenance planning abilities.
• Ability to mentor senior technicians and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor facility control systems, including SCADA and life support systems
• Oversee electrical supply and distribution systems from yard to point of use
• Monitor and ensure performance of water systems, including DI, RO, and industrial water systems
• Oversee boiler operations and preventive maintenance activities
• Coordinate and drive resolution of critical operational issues and system disruptions
• Ensure accurate documentation of labor hours, maintenance activities, and system performance in CMMS
• Provide technical guidance and coordination for advanced troubleshooting activities

Skills

SCADA systems

Life support systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

CMMS documentation

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Kansas seeks a Facilities Operations Technician Lead to manage advanced-level facilities operations for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation of plant utilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise SCADA and life-support systems, drive maintenance standardization, mentor senior technicians, and collaborate with engineering, construction, and suppliers to resolve complex issues.