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Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

The Sr. Facilities Reliability Engineer evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties, and techniques used in facilities operations. The Sr. Facilities Reliability Engineer works alongside the Facilities Maintenance Team and leadership to help systematically reduce equipment breakdowns. Panasonic is currently implementing a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) called MaintainX. The primary task of the Sr. Facilities Reliability Engineer is to evaluate the maintenance data from the system and embark on work such as statistical and reliability analytics, and/or FMEA with emphasis on continuous process improvements. Activities include improving Panasonic’s products and services, testing and operating equipment, and ensuring that standards of safety, quality, cost, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in production processes. The Sr. Facilities Reliability Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring Facilities Maintenance moves into the direction of being proactive and has a preventative mindset instead of a reactive mindset. Excellent time management and working independently with minimal supervision is important to ensuring success in this role.

About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. 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.

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

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

Essential Duties:

• Support the overall reliability of mechanical facility systems generally composed of central and unitary/zone level HVAC air and hydronic systems, exhaust air systems, plumbing systems, and associated controls. Mechanical equipment includes (but is not limited to) chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam boilers, heat exchangers, condensate return, process water, compressed air, central air handler units, makeup air units, clean room recirculation units, dry room dehumidification units, dust collectors, humidifiers, CRAC units, VAV and fan powered terminal units, exhaust fans, domestic water service, domestic hot water heaters, and sanitary waste.

• Oversee completion of RCAs (Root Cause Analyses) for breakdowns.

• Oversee completion of ACAs (Asset Criticality Analyses) and FMEAs (Failure Modes and Effects Analyses) on ongoing basis to support business risk mitigation and business appropriate spare parts and maintenance strategies.

• Analyze historical data from the MaintainX system and develop and maintain component and equipment lifecycles and asset maintenance strategies based on the analysis.

• Collaboration with Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Planners, and support groups to identify improvement initiatives and lead efforts that result in departmental efficiency.

• Implement and lead reliability measures of operations and the location of control sensors and devices in the execution of the controls-related scope in facility sustaining reliability projects.

• Document results of root cause analysis (RCA) and facilitate the implementation of necessary changes to ensure equipment reliability levels are maintained.

• Undertake activities and recommend procedures that can maximize maintenance efficiency resulting in optimal cost benefit while reducing the interruption to production using predictive and maintenance techniques, CMMS and systems.

• Lead the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical maintenance service providers. Develop acceptance test and inspection criteria in the final check-out of new installations as needed.

• Provide support to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment by identifying gaps in key equipment Maintenance Strategies. Work with the Maintenance team and Center of Excellence team to modify asset maintenance strategies.

• Coordinate with Center of Excellence and Engineering teams to understand, evaluate and undertake maintenance improvement methods.

• Provide recommendations that will reduce the Maintenance department operating costs.

• Create reports with CMMS data that will be useful for budgeting equipment/component replacements.

• Maintain accurate data management and record keeping of maintenance history.

• Investigate and recommend kind of predictive technologies that can be employed in the Maintenance Department (Oil Analysis, Vibration, Thermography) that could increase maintenance efficiency and increase asset availability, and OEE.

• Actively contributes to the improvements of MaintainX CMMS project procedures and processes.

• Participate on a maintenance and production team responsible for maximizing equipment production and availability.

• Support fostering and sustainment of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) culture in Facilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related Engineering field.

Essential Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• 7+ years of relevant HVAC Design, MEP Construction Coordination, and/or Facilities Engineering work experience.

• Comfortable working in industrial manufacturing areas with Maintenance technicians.

• Experience leading and implementing permanent countermeasures to manufacturing issues.

• Must have mechanical aptitude, good interpersonal skills, good planning and organizing skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.

• An understanding of asset management functions including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic issues and maintenance, and general troubleshooting/repair of manufacturing equipment is desired to allow for more efficient planning.

• Familiarity with maintenance planning and scheduling software.

• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage maintenance activities in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Professional etiquette and ability to operate effectively in a distributed team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate department initiatives, strategy and mission needs, site problems, concerns, and observations to all levels throughout the organization.

• Knowledge of general reactive and preventative maintenance processes and methods.

• Willingness to flex working hours to support company initiatives and priorities.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance organization.

• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.

• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working as a Plant/Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Maintenance Supervisor at a large industrial manufacturing facility.

• Extensive familiarity with commercial facility MEP equipment.

• Experience with managing projects effectively.

• Experience with creating and reviewing standard operating procedures.

• Basic understanding of maintenance reliability standards.

• 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):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

Physical Demands:

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

• Sit: 30%

• Walk: 40%

• Stand: 20%

• Lift: 10%

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

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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