JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a Fleet Support Specialist to provide support in a variety of complex functions related to fleet acquisition, maintenance, operating and ownership activities in the Fleet Services Department. The Fleet Support Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the company's fleet of vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and optimizing fleet performance. This role involves coordinating vehicle maintenance, managing fuel systems, and providing administrative support to ensure efficient fleet operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process invoicing for payment to meet vendor schedule and retain accounts in good standing. Interaction with various departments and timely results are required.
• Manage internal and external fuel resources and associated assets.
• Adhere to federal, state and local governing rules and laws in conjunction with the operation, maintenance and ownership of fleet.
• Manage warranty programs that are detailed and specific to make and models and governed by different submission requirements.

• Manage activities associated with the support functions of purchasing and capitalizing fleet vehicles and equipment. 
• Responsible for ensuring that vehicle/equipment preventative maintenance and statutory inspection data is accurately maintained and reported.
• Manage date extraction, analysis and reporting to satisfy regulatory and business requirements.
• Participating as the liaison between Fleet Services and Client Divisions as the main point of contact for communication of data requests, reports and developing client relations.
• Identify, accumulate, and compile statistical data using mathematical computations. Transcribe the data to reports, charts, forms, and effective presentations.
• Develops, analyzes, and reports trends for various financial and non-financial factors, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and statistical reports related to FSR assets, asset utilization, work management, client usage and regulatory compliance.
• Administration of master data in various FSR systems/applications including ensuring uniformity, accuracy, stewardship, semantic consistency, and accountability of shared data.
• Supports day-to-day functions related to acquisition, ownership, maintenance, and retirement of assets.
• Assist management in the assessment and development of financial transactions such as forecasting, planning, journal corrections, system uploads, cost reviews and documentation.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Prepare recommendations or other documents to adequately document decision making information.
• Research, responds to and/or completes special project assignments, as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in fleet management or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• 2-5 years of experience in Fleet management, or a related field.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Able to perform special assignments outside of assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to work effectively and cohesively in a team environment
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make good judgment decisions that make sense based on available information.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to accurately and appropriately interpret data.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and act without specific instructions
• Must be detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and fulfill commitments as well as to ascertain a level of urgency and prioritize work accordingly.
• Must have strong experience and demonstrate abilities using MS Office Products, Excel, Office, Word, Visio and Access using advanced features and techniques.
• Able to document processes and perform daily filing and maintenance of records following corporate guidelines.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes within a high stress work environment.
• Able to handle conflicts and problems in dealing with internal and external customers constructively and appropriately.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Certification from the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute or similar organization is desirable.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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