What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Reliability Engineer position at Gerdau North America?
Located in Greater Richmond Region of south-central Virginia / Relocation Available within the U.S. / Salary: $105,000-$121,000 DOE Annual Bonus
Driven by sustainability, Gerdau produces up to 96% of its North American steel from recycled scrap. We pair this environmental focus with financial strength, standing as a highly stable, dividend-paying company on the NYSE.
What You'll Do
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Driven by sustainability, Gerdau produces up to 96% of its North American steel from recycled scrap. We pair this environmental focus with financial strength, standing as a highly stable, dividend-paying company on the NYSE.
What You'll Do
- Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and FMEA investigations
- Drive equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
- Analyze maintenance and operational data to improve asset performance
- Implement vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication, and condition monitoring programs
- Partner closely with operations and maintenance teams on reliability improvements
- Support major shutdowns, overhauls, and capital projects
- Develop KPI reporting and reliability metrics
- Mentor technicians and promote reliability best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline OR HS/GED and 6-8 years of equivalent industrial experience
- 3 years of reliability, maintenance, engineering, or asset management experience
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, or similar environments
- Knowledge of RCFA, RCM, FMEA, TPM, or predictive maintenance methodologies
- Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Infor
- Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and communication skills
- Willingness to spend significant time in the field alongside maintenance teams
- CMRP or CRE certification
- Experience with vibration analysis or other predictive maintenance technologies
- Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma exposure
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Tuition reimbursement & paid parental leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Sustainability-focused organization with long-term growth
- 25 minutes from Richmond, VA
- Affordable housing and lower cost of living than the national average
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Salary : $105,000 - $121,000