Reliability Engineer

Travelcenters of America Reliability Engineer, Truck Service

There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Now a part of the bp family, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA's future.

Job Summary

The Reliability Engineer, Truck Service ensures the dependability, availability, and optimal performance of TA's fleet and service equipment. This role applies reliability engineering principles to proactively identify risks, reduce unplanned downtime, and drive operational excellence. Aligned with BP's OMS and the Believe in Zero safety philosophy, the Reliability Engineer partners with technical, operations, procurement, and safety teams to implement data-driven maintenance strategies, support fleet customers, and enhance long-term asset performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reliability Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop and execute Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies to maximize uptime and asset lifecycle performance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify failure modes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with OMS standards, TS SOPs, and corporate safety protocols across reliability initiatives.
• Embed TA's and BP's Believe in Zero safety philosophy into daily practices, prioritizing risk reduction and barrier effectiveness.

Data-Driven Insights & Performance Improvement

• Establish and monitor reliability metrics, KPIs, and dashboards across Truck Service operations.
• Use statistical methods and predictive analytics to forecast failures and evaluate reliability trends.
• Partner with Technical Training to improve maintenance quality and technician proficiency.
• Analyze unscheduled maintenance patterns and warranty claims to identify cost-saving opportunities for fleet customers.

Fleet & Technology Optimization

• Lead projects that implement new technologies, processes, or tools to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assess regulatory impacts and design changes on Class 8 engines, trailers, and service equipment to ensure future readiness.
• Partner with Procurement and Vendor Management to incorporate reliability criteria into vendor performance and asset selection.

Shop Tooling & Safety Equipment Oversight

• Prepare and maintain reliability reports, analyses, standard work, and procedures.
• Provide technical training, coaching, and support on reliability best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA) to ensure best-in-class practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• MTBF / MTTR
• Unplanned downtime (% and hours) and first-fix rate
• PM-to-CM ratio and schedule compliance
• Warranty recovery and cost avoidance/savings
• Safety incident rate related to equipment failures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related), or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in reliability engineering, fleet maintenance, or related field (transportation/logistics preferred).
• Working knowledge of reliability methodologies (FMEA, RCM, RCA).
• Proficiency with data analysis/visualization tools and advanced Excel; experience with EAM/CMMS preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Professional certification (e.g., CRE, CMRP).
• Experience with predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) and reliability statistics.
• Hands-on exposure to Class 8 powertrain, trailer systems, and service equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and web-based applications.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel as needed to support field operations.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

With Us, You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid training and advancement opportunities

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

This role involves regular communication and engagement with cross-functional partners, senior leadership, and field teams. The employee is continuously sitting and typing, frequently talking, and using eye-hand coordination. The position may also require climbing or balancing, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling on occasion. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking, bending, and repetitive use of legs occur occasionally.

The work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional visits to shop environments. These visits may involve exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, diesel fumes, mechanical noise, moving parts, and vibration. Contact with grease, oil, cleaning agents, and other substances typical of a commercial vehicle repair facility may occur. Proper safety protocols and personal protective equipment will be provided and are required during site visits.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in this position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.