Skilled Utilities Maintenance Technician - KS

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas seeks a Skilled Facilities Technician to perform intermediate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and process utility systems with limited supervision. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety requirements.

The technician will interpret technical docs, support diagnostics, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring minimal downtime and

Qualifications

• Intermediate-level troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and process utility systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and CMMS documentation

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area
• Perform routine and intermediate rounds on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, troubleshooting and resolving standard issues with limited supervision
• Conduct defined troubleshooting and repair on facilities and production support equipment
• Act as a First Responder to diagnose and resolve routine operational issues, escalating complex incidents as needed
• Assess utility outages (e.g., compressed air, HVAC, nitrogen, process water) and implement corrective actions
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders to identify faults and execute repairs
• Follow and contribute to the development and improvement of Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment to measure system parameters across utilities and process systems
• Escalate complex, non-standard, or system-wide issues to senior technicians with diagnostics

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Skilled Facilities Technician? Then we're looking for you! 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!

Responsibilities

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Skilled Facilities Technician performs intermediate-level troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and process utility systems with limited supervision, independently executing standard maintenance activities and resolving routine equipment and utility faults. This role executes preventive and corrective maintenance with limited supervision and responds to equipment and utility faults to minimize downtime. The technician interprets technical documentation, supports system diagnostics, and implements standardized maintenance procedures. Additionally, the position contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area
• Perform routine and intermediate rounds on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, independently identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving standard issues with limited supervision
• Conduct defined troubleshooting and repair on facilities and production support equipment
• Act as a First Responder to diagnose and resolve routine operational and utility issues, escalating complex incidents as needed
• Assess utility outages (e.g., compressed air, HVAC, nitrogen, process water) and implement corrective actions
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders to identify faults and execute repairs
• Follow and contribute to the development and improvement of Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment to measure system parameters (e.g., pressure, temperature, humidity, airflow, ampacity, particulates) across utilities and process systems
• Escalate complex, non-standard, or system-wide issues to senior technicians while providing relevant diagnostic information

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain accurate maintenance records including equipment logs, work orders, and CMMS documentation
• Utilize CMMS to track labor hours, equipment history, and maintenance activities