Director of Fleet Operations
il y a 5 jours
Grand Prairie
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Overview The Director of Fleet Operations plays a vital leadership role in supporting Offen Petroleum’s logistics and transportation operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, performance, and reliability of all heavy-duty equipment and fleet assets, including tankers, trailers, tank wagons, service trucks, and support vehicles. The role ensures that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role will be a hybrid position over seeing both our Sherman, TX Warehouse and our Commerce City, CO Warehouse, requiring travel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fleet & Equipment Strategy • Direct and manage all aspects of fleet and equipment maintenance operations across multiple locations., • Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet operation strategy aligned with company goals., • Oversee lifecycle management of all equipment, including acquisition, utilization, and disposal., • Evaluate and implement technologies to improve fleet performance and maintenance tracking., • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life., • Oversee equipment procurement, specifications, and lifecycle planning in coordination with procurement and finance teams., • Lead in-house maintenance operations and manage relationships with third-party service providers., • Ensure timely preventive and corrective maintenance across all fleet assets., • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements., • Maintain accurate records for inspections, certifications, and audits, as well as repairs and maintenance activities using fleet management software., • Develop and manage the fleet maintenance budget, including labor, parts, fuel, and capital expenditures., • Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing that ensure quality and cost-effectiveness., • Recruit, train, mentor and lead a team of mechanics, technicians, and support staff., • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement., • Education: Preferred bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field., • Experience: 10+ years in fleet maintenance or equipment management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role., • Certifications: ASE certifications and DOT compliance knowledge, • Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and petroleum transport equipment., • Experience with fleet management software and maintenance tracking systems., • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills., • Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire, • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability, • Employee paid voluntary benefits such as voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and Legal, • Participation in the company 401(k) plan with eligibility for the company match after 6 months of service, • Paid time off (PTO) This position operates in a fast-paced, professional environment, with frequent travel. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. While performing duties of this job, you will be regularly required to talk, read, hear, sit, stand, bend as necessary, and use your hands to type. You also will need the ability to walk, squat, stoop, kneel and bend repeatedly may require the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Legal Statements Offen Petroleum is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. Requirements: