Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead - Level 6

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead – Level 6? 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.

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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.

Job Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead – Level 6 is responsible for leading and executing advanced maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and utility systems in an industrial environment. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement responsibilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive problem‑solving, advanced technical skills, and the ability to mentor and guide other technicians while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Duties:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and utility systems across the facility.
• Conduct advanced preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assess and respond to utility outages or system malfunctions promptly and accurately.
• Manage scopes of work for repairs and maintenance that comply with EHS standards, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and permitting requirements.
• Oversee specialized vendor or contractor services to ensure technical and safety compliance.
• Interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to guide troubleshooting and repair activities.

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze equipment performance trends and recommend corrective or preventive maintenance strategies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance practices and reduce downtime.
• Guide team members in implementing preventive maintenance strategies to improve overall facility performance.
• Develop and implement Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOP) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) to improve reliability and safety outcomes.
• Evaluate and enhance processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Training & Team Support:

• Mentor, train, and coach Level 5 and junior technicians to build team capabilities.
• Train and develop team members on multi‑system troubleshooting and repair techniques, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Provide guidance on troubleshooting, repair procedures, and technical problem‑solving.
• Promote adherence to safety, operational, and procedural standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated technical issues and cross‑functional problem‑solving.
• No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Respond promptly to site emergencies and work with internal teams and local authorities as needed.
• Collaborate with external contractors and vendors to ensure work meets technical, safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with management, customers, and supporting departments regarding maintenance status, issues, and resolutions.
• Prepare accurate Daily Shift Reports summarizing maintenance activities, site issues, and operational concerns.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance and operational activities comply with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and internal EHS policies.
• Maintain detailed records and CMMS entries for audits, inspections, and traceability.
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Uphold 6S and cleanliness standards to maintain a safe…