**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Environmental Technician – Level 1? Then we're 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 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 Environmental Technician – Level 1 plays a key role in supporting environmental compliance activities such as inspections, reporting, and spill response across the manufacturing site. This entry-level position offers hands-on learning under close supervision, focusing on facility processes, regulatory standards, and safety protocols related to lithium-ion battery production. The technician contributes to audits, site walks, and equipment checks while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. As part of PECNA’s EHS team, this role helps advance the company’s sustainability and compliance goals. **Essential Duties:** **Environmental Program Execution & Compliance** + Learn and support environmental processes and reporting systems (e.g., sampling, spill response, audits) + Conduct inspections and audits for stormwater, SPCC, waste management, air permits, and spill response + Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area + Write daily, monthly, and annual environmental incident reports + Respond to spills, implement containment, and support incident investigations + Learn about and apply PECNA’s environmental compliance requirements + Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications + Support 6S implementation and site-wide continuous improvement initiatives **Training, Learning & Development** + Develop familiarity with EHS training topics and compliance standards + Learn facility layout, equipment, production processes, and environmental monitoring tools + Understand the use of PPE and environmental safety equipment + Gain knowledge of regulations and permit requirements relevant to manufacturing operations **Safety & Culture Building** + Promote and model a culture of safety, quality, environmental compliance, and improvement + Walk production areas regularly, build employee relationships, and identify risks or compliance issues + Communicate effectively with team members and employees across the facility + Support communication of environmental best practices to peers under supervision + Report and help prevent environmental incidents proactively **Collaboration & Administrative Support** + Maintain active communication with Environmental team and Health and Safety teams + Work independently and as part of a team to reduce risk, support operations, and add value + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner + Perform other duties as assigned by EHS leadership + Support site operations by working assigned shift hours and being available to respond to environmental emergencies during weekends or after hours, when required + Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:** + To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. **_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._** **Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred** **Education:** + **Required:** High School Diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area + **Preferred:** N/A **Essential Qualifications:** + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) + Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills + Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic manufacturing environment + Ability to interact effectively and build cohesion with cross-functional team members + Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while maintaining a proactive and positive attitude + Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately follow procedures and complete documentation + Physically able to perform site walks, climb stairs or ladders, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits and respirators + Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts to support incident response, audits, or operational needs + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English + Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) **Preferred Qualifications:** + 1–2 years of experience in an environmental, EHS, or industrial operations role, preferably in a manufacturing environment + Familiarity with lithium-ion battery manufacturing materials and related environmental considerations + Basic knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations such as RCRA, CWA, CAA, and EPCRA + Exposure to or experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems + Experience with environmental inspections, spill response, or emergency protocols + Ability to collect and input environmental data using digital systems or tablets **Preferred License(s):** + None **Preferred Certification(s):** + Current DOT HazMat Shipper’s Training + Current RCRA Training + 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification + OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry Certification + Emergency Spill Response or Incident Management Training **Physical Demands:** **Physical Activities:** Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: + Sit: 40% + Walk: 30% + Stand: 20% + Lift: 10% **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.: Occasional + Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional + Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional **Who We Are:** Meet Panasonic Energy (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0) . This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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! **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. **Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:** Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: + Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance + Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month + Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment + Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition + Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning + Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program + Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging + Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization + Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more. **Supplemental Information:** Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics 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 Corporation of North America.** R-102119