Fleet Services Technical Consultant

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Fleet Acquisitions professional to guide the annual replacements and acquisitions for assigned asset types, ensuring alignment with budget and customer needs. You will manage vendor selection and contract compliance while coordinating the ordering, manufacturing, delivery, and upfitting lifecycle.

The role also covers fleet management software reporting, inventory reassignment, and communications to Fleet Services about campaigns, recalls, and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 years' relevant experience or 4 years' equivalent industry experience.
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems, operations, applications, and specifications.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and regulatory requirements applicable to fleet operations (DOT, ANSI, OSHA).
• Knowledge of Maximo and Fleet Mobile App.

Responsibilities

• Fleet replacements/acquisitions planning to meet customer needs within budget guidance.
• Provide technical guidance for vehicle/equipment specifications and vendor selection.
• Act as project manager through the acquisition process from ordering to delivery and upfitting.
• Support dealer, manufacturer, and supplier relationships and related procurement activities.

Skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Fleet Mobile App

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Provides guidance in the development of vehicle/equipment specifications, preventative maintenance practices, and manufacturer/vendor selection for Duke Energy. Participates in overall relationships with manufacturer/vendor/dealer technical, service, and parts personnel. Maintains relationships with departmental management and contacts to ensure customer needs for vehicles/equipment are met. Supports development of long-range business plans for Fleet Services and customers in alignment with overall company strategy. This consultant level role is expected to develop deeper technical skills and the ability to work with an increasing degree of independence.

Responsibilities

Fleet Acquisitions

• Responsible for annual fleet replacements / acquisitions for assigned asset types to meet customer needs while complying with budget guidance.
• Supports vehicle/equipment purchasing agreements and contracts ensuring compliance with term, conditions, pricing, etc.
• Provides technical guidance to the Business Unit in the development of vehicle and equipment specifications including modifications as well as vendor/manufacturer selection process.
• Acts as project manager throughout the acquisition process, providing status updates and coordination throughout the vehicle/equipment ordering, manufacturing, delivery, and upfitting lifecycle.

Fleet Management Software

• Participates in the development of reports relative to fleet inventories of vehicles/equipment.
• Processes the reassignment of vehicles/equipment in a timely manner, updating information accordingly in the Fleet Management system.
• Participates in the development of communications to Fleet Services organization related to campaign, recall, diagnostic, and other technical related items.

Vehicle & Equipment Recommendation/Safety

• Assist in developing and maintaining technical specifications for Duke Energy vehicles and equipment
• Supports standards teams consisting of fleet services and user group personnel with the goal of providing standard, safe, and reliable vehicles/equipment that meet user department requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining preventative maintenance for Duke Energy vehicles and equipment

Industry Relationships

• Supports dealer, manufacturer, and supplier relationships, including vehicle/equipment ordering, production tracking, expediting, and parts procurement activities

Working Conditions

• Hybrid

Specific Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years' relevant experience or 4 years' equivalent industry experience.”
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems, operations, applications, and specifications.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and regulatory requirements that are applicable to fleet operations. Includes DOT, ANSI, OSHA, and others.
• Knowledge of applicable systems including Maximo and Fleet Mobile App.
• Familiarity with Duke Energy Sedgewick Claims Administration.
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship skills.
• Experience or equivalent training in the diagnosis and repair of gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, hydraulic mobile equipment, and pneumatic and electronic systems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 4-Year Bachelors Degree in Technical or Business related field (Mechanical Engineer
• Class A CDL
• 5+ years as a Duke Energy VMT III
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Innovating Change
• Collaborating and working with others
• Problem Solving / Decision Making
• Delivering Results
• Good working knowledge of T&D work processes
• Project Management certification (PMP or Six Sigma)

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements: 5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable): No

Represented/Union Position: No

Visa Sponsored Position: No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.