**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Operations Tech - Level 4? 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:** PECNA is looking to fill the position of Facilities Operations Tech - Level 4. As a key member of the facilities operations team, you will leverage your technical expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and enhance critical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong technical skills, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced industrial environment. **Essential Duties:** + Perform routine rounds on mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting and repairs using standard equipment and hand tools with moderate supervision. + Performs well-defined troubleshooting and repair on facilities equipment with moderate supervision. + Effectively works with vendors, contractors, and tenants to ensure they adhere to work rules set forth by PENA with moderate supervision. + Intermediate knowledge to detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. + First Responder: Be able to move rapidly through the factory to any of the manufacturing areas that may require an operations response. + Be able to assess a utility outage and take corrective measures needed to rectify the situation. + Regularly interfaces with Engineering, Construction, and other work groups including PECNA Tenants. + Maintains appropriate work-related records such as equipment maintenance records, general work orders, maintenance request forms, and CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) checklists. + Adheres to all safety and company policies, safety regulations, and maintains clean and orderly work areas. + Utilizes CMMS for documenting labor hours and equipment maintenance reporting. + Intermediate skills and abilities of electrical & mechanical equipment and components including but not limited to the following systems: + Compressed Air + Electrical + High Pressure Compressed Air + Exhaust + Dry Air + Dust collection + Process Vacuum + Nitrogen + Deionized water + Process Cooling Water + Hot Reverse Osmosis Water + nMP and electrolyte + Must be moderate in more than one mechanical/technical construction trade: Electrical, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Boiler Maker, HVAC Journeyman/Mechanic highly preferred. + Proficient in the use of hand-held measuring devices, take readings for dew point, temperature, relative humidity, air flow, ampacity, pressure, and particulates. + Must possess moderate skill with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). + Be able to read and identify equipment and fault areas on blueprints. + Be able to draft, approve, and follow Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOP) and Job Safety Analysis. + Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required repairs and service. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve 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. + Ability to work all scheduled shift hours. + 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 the protection of our employees, 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. Pre-employment 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:** **Requirements - Required and/or Preferred 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** + Minimum of 4.5 years of related work experience. + Intermediate knowledge and work experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and HVAC in an industrial manufacturing facility environment. + Effective oral and written communication skills and willingness to work on a team. + Flexibility and a strong self-initiative are critical. + Electrical Safety in the Workplace. + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 6+ years of related work experience. + Experience in mechanical engineering or construction management. + Experience utilizing scheduling software. + 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 License(s):** + PIT License + MEWP + State Issued Driver’s License **Preferred Certification(s):** + CPR Certification + QET Certification NFPA70E and/or NFPA70B + 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: 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.: Frequent + Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent + Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent **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.** **Life at Panasonic | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow Discover career opportunities and learn more about our inclusive culture at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. Join us and shape the future together.** **merica.** R-100057