Reliability Engineer II

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings—we cover each other. This role offers the tools and resources to grow your career, experience our collaborative culture, and empower you to support teammates, customers, and the community. You’ll help define the future while driving improvements and innovation in our products through reliability engineering.

About the Role

The Reliability Engineer II builds on foundational reliability engineering responsibilities, taking greater ownership of specific reliability and maintenance programs. This role independently leads initiatives to optimize machine operating time, improve uptime and reliability, and reduce equipment failure rates. You’ll focus on optimizing equipment maintainability, extending equipment life, and introducing engineering solutions that improve operator effectiveness and expedite maintenance services. Beyond technical functions, you’ll perform advanced engineering and specialist tasks within the maintenance department, collaborating to establish partnerships with Maintenance and Operations teams and engage in cross-functional, customer-focused activities to achieve long-term reliability goals and reduce operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and clean work environment where safety is the highest priority.
• Manage a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), 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, including developing action plans for improving machine lubrication practices.
• Manage the lubrication sampling program, including developing and tracking plans for out-of-spec asset lubrication.
• Manage the machine lubrication technician position and audit program performance.
• Develop annual and 5-year workforce development plans.
• Maintain and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department.
• Audit maintenance practices and implement changes to improve performance.
• Develop, maintain, and document workflows for maintenance processes (e.g., work requests, work orders, planning, scheduling, purchase requisitions, work order completion).
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of demonstrated industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in a continuous manufacturing process.
• 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.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and lubrication.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, non-destructive testing, and laser alignment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Experience working with a CMMS; Maximo preferred.
• Knowledge of probability and statistical modeling, and predictive reliability tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans to deliver results on multiple projects.
• Small capital project management skills.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to influence and lead others without direct authority.
• Willingness to drive change in the interest of continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, making independent judgments and decisions as necessary.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS/Inventory Management software.
• Intermediate proficiency in G Suite.
• Small to medium (less than $50K budget) capital project management capability.
• Advanced proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Knowledge of and experience using Predictive Maintenance (PdM) tools and techniques in oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance analysis processes, including asset criticality assessments, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and PM optimization.
• Knowledge of precision maintenance technologies for assembling and maintaining machinery to tight tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow machine blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and maintenance standard operating procedures.
• Awareness of operational processes and how maintenance activities can impact them.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Occasionally.
• Move/Traverse: Frequently.
• Stationary Position/Seated: Occasionally.
• Transport/Lifting: Frequently.
• Transport/Carrying: Frequently.
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Frequently.
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Frequently.
• Ascend/Descend: Frequently.
• Balancing: Occasionally.
• Position Self/Stooping: Frequently.
• Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently.
• Position Self/Crouching: Frequently.
• Position Self/Crawling: Frequently.
• Reaching: Constantly.
• Handling: Constantly.
• Grasping: Frequently.
• Feeling: Occasionally.
• Communicate/Talking: Occasionally.
• Communicate/Hearing: Occasionally.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently.
• Coordination: Frequently.

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold: Frequently.
• Extreme heat: Frequently.
• Humid: Frequently.
• Wet: Frequently.
• Noise: Frequently.
• Hazards: Frequently.
• Temperature Change: Frequently.
• Vibration: Frequently.

Travel Requirements: 20%

Pay

Base Salary Range: $76,000–$104,500. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on geographic location, relevant experience, skills, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

• A wide range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match (pre-tax and/or Roth contributions).
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates for your primary residence.
• Professional growth and development through internal training, courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on education and allyship.