Maintenance Engineer Co-Op

About the role

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 begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Co‑Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals. You’ll be involved in high‑profile projects as an integral member of our working teams. We offer full‑time assignments to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return for additional terms while you continue your education. You will receive a competitive salary and, depending on location, a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Maximo to enter work orders and manage WO flow.
• Utilize Maximo to develop report generation (work orders, spends, inventory).
• Conduct problem‑solving investigations and troubleshooting to assure root cause is identified, counter measures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
• Support maintenance department reliability improvement initiatives directly with maintenance and production groups.
• Provide technical support and analytical analysis for the maintenance department.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.
• Lead small capital projects through supervising vendors and technical writing of AFCE.
• Assist maintenance planner and supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• Spring‑Summer term candidates must be able to work full‑time for a minimum of 6 months (January – June 2027). Summer‑Fall term candidates must be able to work full‑time for a minimum of 6 months (June – December 2027).
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA, with at least sophomore standing.
• Problem solving, project management, and communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
• Computer skills in Google applications, plus basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.
• Each rotation typically culminates with a formal report‑out presentation to a group of GAF leaders from multiple functional areas.

Pay

Base hourly rate: $24.00.

Schedule

Full‑time assignments; minimum 6‑month commitment (Spring‑Summer term: January–June 2027 or Summer‑Fall term: June–December 2027). Assignments last a school term with the possibility of additional terms.