Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Petersburg (VA); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day-one health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Located near Richmond, VA

Descripción de la vacante

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to enhance preventive and predictive maintenance, lead RCFA and FMEA investigations, and improve asset performance in a heavy manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, support major shutdowns and capital projects, and develop KPI reporting while mentoring technicians and advancing reliability practices.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance and reliability, engineering, or asset management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, chemical processing, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of RCFA, RCM, FMEA, TPM, or predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Infor.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HS/GED + 6-8 years experience

Herramientas

SAP

Maximo

Infor

Descripción del empleo

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Maintenance Reliability Engineer

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

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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 hands on maintenance experience and reliability, 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

Preferred

• CMRP or CRE certification
• Experience with vibration analysis or other predictive maintenance technologies
• Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma exposure

Why Join Gerdau?

• 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

Build a More Reliable Future with Gerdau!

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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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