Mid Level Outside Plant Technician Jobs
Mid level outside plant technician jobs go to technicians ready to own project segments end to end, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues with minimal oversight. Hiring runs predominantly on-site across Chemicals & Materials, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, LANXESS, and O-I competing for technicians at this level now.
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Who We Are: Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.
As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.
We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.
Are you on for the challenge?
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
SUPERVISE OR PERFORM EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR THE OPERATION OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS. SUPERVISE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE - AIR PEAKING PLANTS INCLUDING COACHING, APPRAISING AND EVALUATING BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE. PREPARING AND PRESENTING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR RELATED FACILITIES. INCLUDES STANDBY AFTER HOURS FOR RESPONDING TO GAS EMERGENCIES AT M&R STATIONS AND GAS PLANTS. Note: Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms and other energy delivery emergencies.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- PERFORM EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR OPERATIONS OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS.
- SUPERVISE BARGAINING UNIT ASSOCIATES WHEN WORKING IN M&R STATIONS OR PLANTS.
- MAINTAIN, REVIEW AND INTERPRET EQUIPMENT OPERATIONING/MAINTENANCE RECORDS AND TAKE NEEDED CORRECTIVE ACTION.
- PURCHASE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
- OPERATE M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS WHEN NEEDED.
- RESPOND TO EQUIPMENT FAILURES AND EMERGENCIES.
- COACH, APPRAISE AND EVALUATE BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE.
JOB SCOPE
- OPERATIONS: THIS POSITION BOTH SUPERVISES PLANT ASSOCIATES AND PERFORMS WORK FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS WHICH SUPPLY GAS FROM THE INTERSTATE PIPELINES OR COMPANY OWNED TRANSMISSION LINES INTO THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND FOR THE GAS PEAKING PLANTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GAS DURING PERIODS OF HEAVY DEMAND OR CURTAILED OR UNECONOMIC SUPPLY FROM THE PIPELINES. WORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR THE OPERATION OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS, WHICH INCLUDES:
- HIGH-PRESSURE (1,200 PSIG) NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES AND CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS (-260 DEGREES F).
- REGULATORS, MONITORS, RELIEF VALVES AND FLOW CONTROL VALVES.
- GAS SCRUBBERS, HEATERS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, VAPORIZERS, METERS, PUMPS, COMPRESSORS AND FOGGERS.
- PNEUMATIC, ELECTRONIC, PLC BASED MEASUREMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS, ANALYZERS AND CHROMATOGRAPHS.
- SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS, ELECTRONIC TRANSDUCERS, FIRE AND GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS, AND WIDE-RANGING DATA COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.
- PLANNING: THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHORT TERM MAINTENANCE PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO INSURE THAT EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES AT THE METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS AND THE PEAKING PLANTS PERFORM CORRECTLY AND OPERATE AS NEEDED.
- CONTACTS: THE POSITION MEETS STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS IN THE AREAS OF LNG, LPA AND METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS. HAS INTERACTION WITH GAS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCIES.
- IMPACT OF ERRORS: FAILURE TO APPROPRIATELY PERFORM FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CAN RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF FACILITIES THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF GAS SUPPLY INTO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND/OR EMPLOYEE OR PUBLIC INJURY OR DEATH, SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LIABILITY AND DAMAGE TO THE COMPANY IMAGE WITH THE PUBLIC, REGULATORS AND INVESTORS.
- TOTAL NO. OF DIRECT REPORTS = 20.
- TOTAL NO. OF INDIRECT/CRAFT REPORTS = 1-3.
- NO. OF M&R/GATE STATIONS = 20-30.
- NO. OF PLANTS = 1-2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and 4-7 years of experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant experience.
- SELF-MOTIVATED, RESULTS ORIENTATED, ANALYTICAL, EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT SKILLS.
- PASS FIRST LINE SUPERVISORY TEST.
- MECHANICAL, CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL BACKGROUND.
- VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE.
- M&R STATIONS, LNG AND LPG/A EXPERIENCE.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- COMPUTER SKILLS.
- (2) YEARS TECHNICAL COLLEGE DEGREE.
- 5-10 YEARS M&R STATIONS, LNG AND LPG/A EXPERIENCE.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
Benefits:
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $102,400.00/Yr. – $140,800.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement.
- Referral bonus program.
- And much more.
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
Who We Are: Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.
As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.
We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.
Are you on for the challenge?
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
SUPERVISE OR PERFORM EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR THE OPERATION OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS. SUPERVISE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE - AIR PEAKING PLANTS INCLUDING COACHING, APPRAISING AND EVALUATING BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE. PREPARING AND PRESENTING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR RELATED FACILITIES. INCLUDES STANDBY AFTER HOURS FOR RESPONDING TO GAS EMERGENCIES AT M&R STATIONS AND GAS PLANTS. Note: Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms and other energy delivery emergencies.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- PERFORM EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR OPERATIONS OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS.
- SUPERVISE BARGAINING UNIT ASSOCIATES WHEN WORKING IN M&R STATIONS OR PLANTS.
- MAINTAIN, REVIEW AND INTERPRET EQUIPMENT OPERATIONING/MAINTENANCE RECORDS AND TAKE NEEDED CORRECTIVE ACTION.
- PURCHASE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
- OPERATE M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS WHEN NEEDED.
- RESPOND TO EQUIPMENT FAILURES AND EMERGENCIES.
- COACH, APPRAISE AND EVALUATE BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE.
JOB SCOPE
- OPERATIONS: THIS POSITION BOTH SUPERVISES PLANT ASSOCIATES AND PERFORMS WORK FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS WHICH SUPPLY GAS FROM THE INTERSTATE PIPELINES OR COMPANY OWNED TRANSMISSION LINES INTO THE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND FOR THE GAS PEAKING PLANTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GAS DURING PERIODS OF HEAVY DEMAND OR CURTAILED OR UNECONOMIC SUPPLY FROM THE PIPELINES. WORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, INSPECTIONS, CALIBRATIONS, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS FOR THE OPERATION OF M&R STATIONS AND LNG PLANTS, WHICH INCLUDES:
- HIGH-PRESSURE (1,200 PSIG) NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES AND CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS (-260 DEGREES F).
- REGULATORS, MONITORS, RELIEF VALVES AND FLOW CONTROL VALVES.
- GAS SCRUBBERS, HEATERS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, VAPORIZERS, METERS, PUMPS, COMPRESSORS AND FOGGERS.
- PNEUMATIC, ELECTRONIC, PLC BASED MEASUREMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS, ANALYZERS AND CHROMATOGRAPHS.
- SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS, ELECTRONIC TRANSDUCERS, FIRE AND GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS, AND WIDE-RANGING DATA COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.
- PLANNING: THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHORT TERM MAINTENANCE PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO INSURE THAT EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES AT THE METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS AND THE PEAKING PLANTS PERFORM CORRECTLY AND OPERATE AS NEEDED.
- CONTACTS: THE POSITION MEETS STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS IN THE AREAS OF LNG, LPA AND METERING AND REGULATING STATIONS. HAS INTERACTION WITH GAS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCIES.
- IMPACT OF ERRORS: FAILURE TO APPROPRIATELY PERFORM FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CAN RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF FACILITIES THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF GAS SUPPLY INTO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND/OR EMPLOYEE OR PUBLIC INJURY OR DEATH, SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LIABILITY AND DAMAGE TO THE COMPANY IMAGE WITH THE PUBLIC, REGULATORS AND INVESTORS.
- TOTAL NO. OF DIRECT REPORTS = 20.
- TOTAL NO. OF INDIRECT/CRAFT REPORTS = 1-3.
- NO. OF M&R/GATE STATIONS = 20-30.
- NO. OF PLANTS = 1-2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and 4-7 years of experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant experience.
- SELF-MOTIVATED, RESULTS ORIENTATED, ANALYTICAL, EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT SKILLS.
- PASS FIRST LINE SUPERVISORY TEST.
- MECHANICAL, CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL BACKGROUND.
- VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE.
- M&R STATIONS, LNG AND LPG/A EXPERIENCE.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- COMPUTER SKILLS.
- (2) YEARS TECHNICAL COLLEGE DEGREE.
- 5-10 YEARS M&R STATIONS, LNG AND LPG/A EXPERIENCE.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
Benefits:
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $102,400.00/Yr. – $140,800.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement.
- Referral bonus program.
- And much more.
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot17
- LANXESS6
- O-I3
- Koch Foods3
- Piedmont Healthcare3
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- Chemicals & Materials30
- Staffing & Recruiting17
- Manufacturing14
- Food & Beverage8
- Energy7
Mid Level Outside Plant Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level outside plant technician job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you managed cable runs, conduit installations, or fiber splicing from start to finish without close supervision. Emphasize familiarity with OTDR testing, OSP design documentation, and coordination across crews. Certifications like FOA CFOT or Bicsi RCDD-track credentials strengthen your application and signal technical depth beyond entry-level competency.
Which companies hire mid level outside plant technicians?
Companies hiring mid level outside plant technicians right now include Jobot, LANXESS, and O-I, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from telecommunications carriers, utility contractors, and infrastructure engineering firms that need technicians capable of managing field work with limited direct supervision.
Are there remote mid level outside plant technician jobs?
Yes, though with important limitations for a hands-on field role. About 15% of mid level outside plant technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be design, project coordination, or network documentation roles rather than active installation or splicing positions. Most outside plant work remains on-site by nature.
How do I move up to a mid level outside plant technician role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building consistent ownership of field work over your first few years. Focus on mastering fiber splicing, conduit systems, and OSP inspection processes, then seek opportunities to lead small crews or manage a project segment independently. Documenting measurable results, such as footage installed or issues resolved without escalation, demonstrates the readiness employers expect at the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level outside plant technicians?
Mid Level outside plant technician roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because broadband expansion, utility infrastructure upgrades, and 5G rollout all require experienced technicians who can execute complex outside plant work across distributed geographic areas.