Mid Level Plant Engineer Jobs
Mid level plant engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own plant systems, lead process improvement projects, and make technical calls without needing constant sign-off. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Orlando Health, Comar, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
- Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time.
- There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry’s most talented aviation professionals.
- Starting pay is $45.09 per hour.
What you'll do
These are the essential functions of the job
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.
Technical Functions
- Troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, check, repair, rework, replace, fabricate, assemble, install, and adjust any building component, plant equipment, automotive and ground equipment, machinery, accessories, and parts
- Execute assignments requiring plumbing skills
- Execute assignments requiring millwright skills
- Weld materials
- Perform general building maintenance and construction work
- Maintain locks and keys for facility (doors, desks, gates) and other airport locations, including digital security access doors and gates
GSE / Facilities General Functions
- Assist in storage, removal, and clean-up of hazardous waste
- Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
- Request parts
- Clean work area after each shift in preparation for the next crew
- Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
- Coordinate with vendors regarding technical questions
- Explain work procedures to other personnel
- Escort vendors throughout airport property
American Airlines General Functions
- Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
- Complete job-relevant trainings
- Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
- Follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
- Coordinate with other employees, vendors, and stakeholders to accomplish work tasks
- Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
- Wear uniforms and work shoes as required by company policy
- Use relevant electronic systems to complete work
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location.
- Minimum of thirty-six months (36) or more journeyman experience in one or more maintenance trades such as a carpenter, electrician, HVAC, millwright, painter, plumber, or welder.
- Possess the applicable state or city license.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines.
- Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
- You will be required to successfully complete our drug screening process.
- Any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Mid Level Plant Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level plant engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led process improvements, solved equipment failures, or reduced downtime, and quantify the results wherever possible. Emphasize cross-functional work with maintenance, operations, or safety teams. Recruiters at this level want to see that you make technical decisions independently, not just that you supported someone else who did.
Which companies hire mid level plant engineers?
Companies hiring mid level plant engineers right now include Orlando Health, Comar, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from manufacturers, energy producers, and industrial processors that need engineers who can run projects and improve plant performance without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level plant engineer jobs?
Yes, though most plant engineer roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of mid level plant engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be roles focused on process design, capital project planning, or engineering coordination rather than day-to-day floor operations.
How do I move up to a mid level plant engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening technical ownership over time. Engineers who advance take on progressively larger projects, develop expertise in specific systems like utilities, HVAC, or production lines, and start driving improvements rather than executing them. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as cost savings or uptime gains, signals readiness for the mid level step.
Which industries hire the most mid level plant engineers?
Mid Level plant engineer roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely heavily on continuous operations and capital-intensive equipment, which creates sustained demand for engineers who can own reliability, efficiency, and compliance at the plant level.