Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Gerdau · Petersburg, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $105k–$121k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Gerdau (metals) in Petersburg, VA. Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma exposure.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Root cause, FMEA, DOE
- Base pay
- $105k–$121k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $106k–$126k. This one lists $105k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 15 reliability engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 53%
- ✓ SAP 33%
- ✓ TPM 27%
- ✓ Lean 20%
- Casting 20%
- Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Gerdau in Petersburg
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Full description from GerdauAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Located in Greater Richmond Region of south-central Virginia / Relocation Available within the U.S. / Salary: $105,000-$121,000 DOE + Annual Bonus
Driven by sustainability, Gerdau produces up to 96% of its North American steel from recycled scrap. We pair this environmental focus with financial strength, standing as a highly stable, dividend-paying company on the NYSE.
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 hands on maintenance experience and reliability, 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!
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