The Data Scientist I – Reliability and Maintenance Planning supports reliability, maintenance planning, and operational decision-making across Fleet and Equipment at TTX.
This role focuses on developing statistical and machine learning models to improve component reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and enhance fleet performance. The position works with complex operational datasets (e.g., detector, movement, and billing data) and partners closely with Fleet, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders.
While the primary focus is reliability analytics, the role will also gain exposure to modern analytics platforms including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and other AI-enabled solutions as part of TTX’s evolving data ecosystem.
This role is ideal for candidates interested in applying data science to real-world operational and reliability challenges in an asset-intensive environment.
Responsibilities
Apply and benchmark methods such as Weibull analysis, survival modeling, and predictive ML approaches
Analyze operational datasets (detector, billing, movement/location) to identify failure patterns and risk drivers
Support maintenance strategy optimization and predictive maintenance initiatives
Contribute to automation of analytical workflows using Power Automate, PowerApps, or Python
Gain exposure to Microsoft Fabric for data workflows and model integration
Support development of AI-enabled solutions (e.g., Copilot Studio, Fabric Data Agents) as part of team initiatives
Qualifications
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Performs work in general office environment with a moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, or sit (remain stationary within work area). The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We’re TTX, a company that provides railcars and related freight car management tools to the North American rail industry.
Our pool of railcars – nearly 175,000 strong – helps support shippers in a wide range of industries. From automotive and machinery companies to paper & forest, metals and wind energy industries, shippers throughout the country rely on TTX’s flatcars, boxcars and gondolas.
We’re owned by North America’s strongest railroads, and our free-running cars help minimize empty miles – so risks and costs are lowered, too. Our bright yellow cars are recognizable, and so is our commitment to meeting the country’s transportation needs.
Our values:
Serve Our Railroad Customers: We act in the best interest of our internal and external customers, industry, and TTX. We invest in high-trust, mutually beneficial relationships across our customers, industry, and TTX. We advance outcomes making decisions based on required TTX and customer perspectives and expertise.
Live Safety: We require full compliance and accountability for safety benchmarks and practices across TTX. We thrive on shared accountability for the health and well-being, and security of our people, data, physical assets, and customers. We prioritize the health and well-being of our people in all decisions and actions.
Do the Right Thing: We encourage diverse qualities and perspectives of our people. We operate consistently with equity, integrity, and professionalism.
Seek Excellence: We all hold ourselves accountable and demand the highest level of quality and service in all we do. We cultivate and optimize the passion, talent, and potential of our people. We initiate meaningful change and continuous improvement. We navigate our work with the honesty, rigor, and flexibility required to deliver great value.
Know Our Business: We strive to strengthen TTX’s value and presence as an industry leader and partner. We equip our people with real-time, inclusive industry knowledge.
