Manager Fleet Operations - Energy Delivery Fleet Services

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Services Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

This is a position in Energy Delivery - Fleet Services and can be based anywhere within the FirstEnergy Service territory. 

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING TO FILL FIVE (5) OPENINGS ACROSS THE FIRSTENERGY SERVICE TERRITORY. THE POSTING REPRESENTS THE FOLLOWING HIRING AREAS WITHIN THE FIRSTENERGY TERRITORY: Akron, OH, Reading/Pottsville, PA (2), Farmingdale, NJ, AND Morgantown, WV.

Job Summary:

The Manager of State Fleet Services is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and strategic management of the fleet organization. This position is responsible for the Regional Fleet Services, Facilities and Environmental activities associated; directs supervisors of the mechanic and facilities work force and personnel at one or more maintenance repair facilities. The position is also accountable for ensuring that all regional facilities are maintained, secured in a safe manner and in compliance with environmental regulations within budgetary guidelines provided.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fleet, including scheduling, dispatching, and routing of vehicles.
• Provide value added recommendations for regional facilities and provide oversight to ensure completion of approved projects.
• Demonstrate financial discipline by executing approved workplans within budget.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, ANSI and OSHA regulations and standards.
• Practice and enforce conformance to established work practices and methods outlined in the Fleet Services Safe Work Procedural Manual.
• Ensure that all regional facilities are maintained and secured in a safe and healthy manner.
• Monitor activities and enforcing conformance to such work practices as the Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook and Safety Specifications and Construction Standards.
• Ensure a positive relationship with corporate Environmental and all environmental agencies and regulators.
• Perform benchmarking cost analysis to determine the best avenue of repair (in-house vs. vendor services).
• Ensure environmental compliance related to proper and timely reporting and notifications.
• Procure of repair parts to assure a safe, cost effective, high availability fleet operation.
• Schedule work to maximize fleet availability and control costs.
• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance schedules and initiating changes when needed.
• Supervise and coordinate the process of obtaining estimates for accident damage repairs.
• Contact vendors and equipment manufacturers to arrange for warranty and other repairs as needed.
• Recommend equipment design improvements to the Corporate Fleet Administration staff that would reduce maintenance and extend vehicle life.
• Ensure that all facilities and service centers remain in compliance with all environmental rules and regulations.
• Provide employee training when/where needed.
• Coordinate storm and other emergency situations as directed.
• Communicate effectively with fleet personnel and other company personnel/departments to insure awareness of vehicle/equipment availability and problems.
• Being accountable for following safety requirements, company policies, environmental compliance and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct effective monthly safety meetings and posting the safety meeting minutes in the safety database.
• Understand and communicate business information, utilizing this knowledge to take prudent risks and make critical decisions about their work.
• Support other departments with assistance as needed.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation Management, or related field is strongly preferred.  Equivalent training and related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.  
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fleet management or related work experience, including experience in managing large fleets. Prior experience in a leadership role is preferred. 
• Related work experience includes fleet operations, logistics, and maintenance program management.
• Experience in the utility industry or a related sector is preferred.
• Must possess leadership qualities that allow one to provide effective guidance to others, coach others in effective decision-making and facilitate meetings.
• Must have proficiency and independence with fleet systems, with specific training in hydraulic power systems.
• Skill in the development, collection, organization, and analysis of info