Gerdau S.A.

Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

Gerdau S.A. • $105K — $121K *
Petersburg, VA 23803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in reliability, maintenance, engineering, or asset management
  • Familiarity with manufacturing-heavy industries like chemical processing or power generation
  • Knowledge of frameworks like RCFA, RCM, and FMEA
  • Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Fieldwork willingness alongside maintenance teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Lead investigations on root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and FMEA
  • Drive initiatives to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
  • Analyze data to enhance asset performance
  • Implement condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams for reliability improvements
  • Support major shutdowns and capital projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Focus on sustainability and long-term company growth
  • Located close to Richmond, VA with lower living costs
Full Job Description
Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

Located in Greater Richmond Region of south-central Virginia / Relocation Available within the U.S. / Salary: $105,000-$121,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

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 reliability, maintenance, 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!

About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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