Fleet Services Technical Consultant

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Fleet Acquisitions consultant to lead annual replacements and acquisitions, developing vehicle/equipment specifications and guiding vendor selections. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle from ordering to upfitting, and support fleet reporting and coordination with multiple partners.

Hybrid work with strong emphasis on collaboration, negotiation, and adherence to budgets. Relevant experience with Maximo and regulatory guidelines is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining vehicle/equipment specifications.
• Proven ability to manage vendor and manufacturer relationships.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual fleet replacements/acquisitions to meet customer needs within budget.
• Develop vehicle/equipment specifications and assist in vendor selection.
• Act as project manager through ordering, manufacturing, delivery and upfitting.
• Create fleet inventory reports and manage system data in the Fleet Management software.
• Communicate campaigns, recalls and diagnostics to Fleet Services.
• Support dealer, manufacturer, and supplier relationships for parts and procurement.

Skills

Vendor management

Fleet management

Maximo

Project management

Technical specifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

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

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position.

Diversity & Inclusion

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