Reliability Engineer II — Uptime & PM Optimization

GAF; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to advance maintenance and reliability initiatives across our manufacturing assets in Texas. You will own programs to optimize machine uptime, extend equipment life, and reduce failure rates while partnering with Maintenance and Operations to drive cost efficiencies.

The role emphasizes advanced engineering, data-driven decision making, and hands-on problem solving within a team that values safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in continuous manufacturing.
• 2+ years plant maintenance experience.
• 2+ years 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.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, lubrication.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal imaging, Oil Analysis, Non-destructive testing, and laser alignment.
• 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.
• Small capital project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe and clean work environment with safety as priority.
• Manage FRACAS process with downtime reporting and monthly meetings.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage lubrication to improve OEE of critical assets.
• Develop action plans to improve lubrication practices.
• Oversee lubrication sampling and out-of-spec plans.
• Lead lubrication technician and audit program performance.
• Develop and track workforce development plans.
• Maintain and track department KPIs.
• Audit maintenance practices and implement improvements.
• Document workflows for maintenance processes (work requests, work orders, planning, scheduling, purchasing).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Plant maintenance experience

Maintenance and reliability

Microsoft Office

CMMS knowledge (Maximo preferred)

Root cause analysis

Predictive maintenance tools

G Suite

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

PdM tools

NDT

Thermography

Job description

GAF is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to advance maintenance and reliability initiatives across our manufacturing assets in Texas. You will own programs to optimize machine uptime, extend equipment life, and reduce failure rates while partnering with Maintenance and Operations to drive cost efficiencies.

The role emphasizes advanced engineering, data-driven decision making, and hands-on problem solving within a team that values safety and continuous improvement.