Reliability Engineer I

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 grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

This Reliability Engineer I is responsible for leading reliability improvements for assigned areas by focusing on improving uptime and reliability to meet increased demand.

Essential Duties

• Implement risk management strategies to include predictive and preventive maintenance activities in mechanical and electrical systems (vibration analysis, lubrication oil analysis, motor circuit evaluation, corrosion monitoring, thermography, equipment laser alignment, etc.)
• Analyze rotating equipment, piping systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate or extend the time between failures.
• Conduct and or lead breakdown analysis investigations, perform failure analysis, Fishbone analysis and focused improvement activities.
• Liaz with other groups and plant personnel to instruct and or support Root Cause Analysis as a focused improvement strategy.
• Work closely with maintenance mechanics and operators to improve techniques that adversely affect equipment or product quality.
• Work closely with project engineers and or plant personnel to establish and enhance design standards that minimize life cycle costs and support high reliability
• Remove process bottlenecks while utilizing continuous improvement techniques to drive changes required to remove obstructions and limit downtime.
• Standardize Preventative Work Instructions to maximize the maintenance department’s productively while minimizing wasted time and controlling cost.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings, propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and business requirements

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering Required
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals to include root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving
• Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles
• Ability to use a CMMS (Maximo preferred) and Google Office or Microsoft office products
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, lubrication
• Knowledge of Vibration Analysis, Thermal Imaging, Oil Analysis, Non-Destructive Testing, and Laser Alignment
• Knowledge of probability and statistical modeling, and prediction reliability tools appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans to deliver results on multiple projects and tasks to achieve critical operating objectives
• Small capital project management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of plant, technical, and management personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively lead through the influence of non-reports
• Demonstrated leadership skills to build a consensus in an environment

Pay Transparency

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $64,000-$88,000

How We Protect What Matters Most

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

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.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).