Facilities Reliability Technician

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC ENERGY:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background in extensive building facilities maintenance and control-room operations/monitoring?  Then Panasonic Energy is looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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 PENA team today!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

PECNA is seeking a Facilities Reliability Technician – Level 4 to ensure our manufacturing areas meet the highest standards for producing lithium-ion cells by leading predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing systems, analyzing and improving reliability, optimizing facility systems, and ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with various teams and maintaining detailed documentation.

Essential Duties:

• Predictive Maintenance:
  • Develop/perform scheduled predictive tasks on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems to ensure reliability and longevity.
  • Identify and resolve potential issues before they cause equipment failure.

• Troubleshooting and Repairs:
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical system failures and perform necessary repairs as needed.
  • Test systems for efficiency and safety, addressing performance concerns promptly.
  • Competence in using vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, and other condition-monitoring tools.

• Reliability Analysis and Improvements:
  • Analyze maintenance data and equipment performance to identify recurring issues.
  • Recommend and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Ability to interpret data from condition monitoring systems and use it to make informed decisions about maintenance strategies.

• System Optimization:
  • Assist in evaluating facility systems for energy efficiency and recommend upgrades or changes.
  • Monitor and adjust automated systems (e.g., Building Management Systems-BMS)
  • Participate in projects to enhance equipment reliability, including implementing new maintenance strategies, optimizing spare parts inventory, and training other technicians.

• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and repairs.
  • Prepare reports highlighting reliability metrics, maintenance schedules, and improvement initiatives.

• Safety and Compliance:
  • Follow safety standards and guidelines, including OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant codes and environmental regulations.

• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with facility managers, engineers, and contractors to support system upgrades or installations.
  • Cross-train facility technicians on proper predictive maintenance equipment

• Effectively collaborates with vendors, contractors, and tenants to ensure they adhere to work rules set forth by PECNA with supervision.

• Maintains appropriate work-related records such as equipment maintenance records, general work orders, maintenance request forms, and CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) checklists.

• Utilizes CMMS for documenting labor hours and equipment maintenance reporting.

• Adheres to all safety and company policies, safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.

• Basic skills and abilities of electrical & mechanical equipment and components including but not limited to the following systems:
  • Compressed Air
  • Electrical
  • Exhaust
  • Process Vacuum
  • Deionized Water
  • Process Cooling Water
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Mechanical

• Read and identify equipment and fault areas on blueprints.

• Draft and follow Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOP) and Job Safety Analysis.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area.

• Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met.

• Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area.

• Ability to work all scheduled shifts.

Are you eager to meet our team in person, ask questions about the position, and learn more about the exciting opportunities at Panasonic Energy? Our team is now welcoming walk-in candidates on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at 25501 W Valley Pkwy Ste 150, Olathe, KS 66061. Apply now and come visit us during the next available walk hours - please bring an updated copy of your resume!

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred: Related Trade school/vocational graduate; 2 years of trade school or equivalent

Essential Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience
• Ability to use predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and software for troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance, predictive forecasting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of related work experience; industrial manufacturing facilities
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS).
• Knowledge in more than one mechanical/technical construction trade: Electrical, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Boiler Maker, HVAC Journeyman/Mechanic.
• Knowledge in the use of predictive maintenance tool/systems and their implementation in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Possess basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred License(s):

• PIT License
• MEWP
• State Issued Driver’s License
• Preferred Certification(s):
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
• CPR Certification
• NFPA70E
• OSHA 10 or 30
• HAZWOPER 8 or 40

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 40%
• Stand: 25%
• Lift: 15%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

For this position the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Frequent

WHERE YOU’LL BE:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. 

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. 

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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