Reliability Engineer Jr. at Zachry – San Antonio, Texas

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters® | Together We Can Do Great Things® | This Is More Than a Job®

Position Overview

The Junior Reliability Engineer works closely with the Reliability Engineer to support and develop reliability-focused programs that improve equipment performance and operational efficiency. This role assists with the administration and execution of lubrication, vibration, inspection, and failure analysis programs while receiving structured training and mentorship. The Junior Reliability Engineer supports continuous improvement initiatives, reliability data analysis, and supervision of reliability resources to enhance equipment availability and plant performance.

What You'll Do

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of lubrication, vibration, and inspection programs by refining job steps, task frequencies, and acceptable operating ranges.
• Develop and administer oil analysis programs, including proper sampling techniques, result interpretation, and corrective action execution.
• Apply reliability engineering best practices to improve equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness, and plant uptime.
• Supervise reliability personnel and assigned resources, ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations, company safety policies, and reliability standards.
• Lead and support equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis in collaboration with the Reliability Engineer, including follow-up on recurring or critical failures.
• Review, analyze, trend, and report vibration and inspection data, initiating corrective actions and notifying maintenance leadership when deviations occur.
• Maintain and improve lubrication practices, including lube room organization, lubricant handling, contamination control, and re-lubrication activities.
• Utilize equipment history, documentation, and condition monitoring data to support reliability improvements and failure prevention strategies.
• Provide technical support for maintenance activities, corrective work, and planning and scheduling functions as needed.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of reliability and maintenance best practices related to equipment condition monitoring and failure prevention.
• Ability to analyze mechanical and hydraulic systems using technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage and organize reliability data and reports.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Prior experience or exposure to reliability, maintenance, or industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with CAD software preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Python or data analysis tools is a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely and adhering to all company and MSHA safety policies.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take ownership of assigned reliability responsibilities.
• Ability to lead or support teams when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and equipment availability.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.