What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineering Co-op position at GAF and Careers?
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Co-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return for additional terms while you continue your education. You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Utilize Maximo to enter work orders and manage WO flow.
- Utilize Maximo to develop report generation (Work orders, Spends, Inventory).
- Conduct problem solving investigations and troubleshooting to assure root cause is identified, counter measures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
- Support maintenance department reliability improvement initiatives directly with maintenance and production groups.
- Providing technical support and analytical analysis for the maintenance department.
- Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.
- Lead small capital projects through supervising vendors and technical writing of AFCE.
- Assist maintenance planner and supervisor as needed.
At GAF, We Require:
- Spring - Summer term candidates must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 6-months (January - June 2026). Summer - Fall term candidates must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 6-months (June - December 2026).
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, with at least a sophomore standing.
- Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment. In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
- Candidates should also have computer skills in Google as well as basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.
- Each rotation typically culminates with a formal report-out presentation to a group of GAF leaders from multiple functional areas.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
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