Reliability Engineer II - Drive Uptime & Asset Performance

GAF; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to advance reliability programs and own maintenance initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing machine uptime, reducing downtime, and extending asset life, while collaborating with Maintenance and Operations to cut costs and improve operator effectiveness.

Responsibilities include FRACAS management, preventive/predictive maintenance, lubrication optimization, KPI tracking, and developing workforce plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years demonstrated industrial manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of plant maintenance experience
• 2+years of experience in maintenance and reliability improvement
• Able to be certified in Level 1 Thermography, Vibration Analysis 1 and Machinery Lubrication Technician 1 within 2 years of employment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, lubrication
• Experience with CMMS, Maximo preferred
• Knowledge of probability and statistical modeling, and prediction reliability tools
• Ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans to deliver results on multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe and clean work environment where safety is the highest priority and embedded in our culture.
• Manage a FRACAS process, including weekly downtime reporting and monthly FRACAS meetings with action plans for high downtime assets affecting OEE.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including PM Optimization reviews, criticality assessments, predictive routes, NDT, and precision maintenance best practices.
• Manage the lubrication process to improve OEE of critical assets.
• Develop action plans for improving machine lubrication practices.
• Manage lubrication sampling program, including developing and tracking plans for out-of-spec asset lubrication.
• Manage machine lubrication technician position and audit program performance.
• Develop annual and 5-year workforce development plans.
• Maintain and track KPIs for the department.
• Audit maintenance practices and implement changes to improve performance.
• Develop, maintain, and document workflows for maintenance processes (work requests, work orders, planning, scheduling, purchase requisitions, work order completion).
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Skills

FRACAS management

Maintenance planning

KPI tracking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

GAF is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to advance reliability programs and own maintenance initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing machine uptime, reducing downtime, and extending asset life, while collaborating with Maintenance and Operations to cut costs and improve operator effectiveness.

Responsibilities include FRACAS management, preventive/predictive maintenance, lubrication optimization, KPI tracking, and developing workforce plans.