Senior Level Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs

Senior level plant maintenance technician jobs put experienced professionals in charge of reliability programs, equipment strategy, and the junior and mid-level technicians who carry out daily work. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, with employers like WM, SSM Health, and Tremco CPG Mfg hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateMichigan
Top employerWM
Top cityDetroit, MI
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Informatic Technologies, Inc.
SAP Plant Maintenance Consultant
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Informatic Technologies, Inc.
Added 2d ago
SAP Plant Maintenance Consultant
Informatic Technologies, Inc.
United States
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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WM
Assistant, Plant Maintenance Technician
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WM
Added 1mo ago
Assistant, Plant Maintenance Technician
WM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
10,000+

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WM
Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF
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WM
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Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF
WM
Detroit, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$29 - $38/hr
10,000+

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WM
Plant Maintenance Technician
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WM
Added 1mo ago
Plant Maintenance Technician
WM
Detroit, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$25 - $31/hr
10,000+

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CAM Industrial Solutions
Plant Maintenance Manager (Power Operations)
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CAM Industrial Solutions
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Plant Maintenance Manager (Power Operations)
CAM Industrial Solutions
Los Angeles, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Senior Level Plant Maintenance Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

WM
WM4 open roles
SSM Health
SSM Health1 open role
T
Tremco CPG Mfg1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Senior Level Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level plant maintenance technician job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned maintenance programs, not just executed work orders. Demonstrating experience leading root cause analysis, managing preventive maintenance systems, and mentoring other technicians sets you apart. Certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional or journeyman-level credentials strengthen your candidacy, and a portfolio of measurable outcomes like reduced downtime or extended equipment life makes a strong impression.

Which companies hire senior level plant maintenance technicians?

Companies hiring senior level plant maintenance technicians right now include WM, SSM Health, and Tremco CPG Mfg, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large manufacturers, utilities, and industrial facilities that run continuous operations and need experienced technicians to own equipment reliability.

Are there remote senior level plant maintenance technician jobs?

Yes, though the majority of roles remain on-site given the hands-on nature of plant maintenance work. About 0% of senior level plant maintenance technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve reliability consulting, maintenance planning, or technical training coordination rather than direct equipment work.

What makes a plant maintenance technician role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Rather than responding to assigned work orders, senior technicians develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, lead failure investigations, and make decisions about equipment replacement and capital priorities. They typically mentor junior technicians, coordinate with engineering and operations leadership, and are accountable for plant reliability outcomes across entire systems or facilities.

Which industries hire the most senior level plant maintenance technicians?

Senior level plant maintenance technician roles concentrate in Energy, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-value, continuous-run equipment where experienced technicians who can lead reliability programs directly affect production output and safety.