Manager, Fleet Services & Investment Recovery

Delta Utilities; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Manager of Fleet Services and Investment Recovery to lead fleet strategy, asset recovery, and related operations. You will oversee maintenance, acquisitions, and end-of-life processes while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will manage a team, coordinate with operations, procurement, finance, and legal, and drive continuous improvement in fleet performance and asset disposition value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, logistics, supply chain, operations, or finance.
• Eight+ years in fleet management, asset recovery, operations, or related fields.
• Three+ years in supervisory or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet strategy optimizing utilization, lifecycle, safety, and readiness.
• Oversee investment recovery processes for surplus and retired assets.
• Manage day-to-day fleet services operations ensuring availability and cost-effective performance.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, disposal, and end-of-life activities.
• Negotiate service agreements with maintenance vendors and auction partners.
• Monitor fleet and recovery performance metrics and manage budgets for savings opportunities.
• Lead and coach the Fleet Services and Investment Recovery team.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Fleet management systems

Asset management tools

Telematics/ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Manager, Fleet Services and Investment Recovery will oversee the management, maintenance, utilization, and disposition of the company's vehicle fleet and related surplus assets. This role will support the organization's operational needs through effective team leadership, fleet service coordination, investment recovery practices, and vendor management.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring fleet availability, safety, compliance, and cost-effective performance while also maximizing recovery value from retired vehicles, surplus equipment, obsolete materials, parts, and other underutilized assets.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet strategy that optimizes vehicle utilization, lifecycle management, cost efficiency, safety, and operational readiness while supporting the organization’s long-term growth.
• Develop and execute investment recovery processes for surplus, retired, obsolete, or underutilized vehicles, equipment, materials, parts, and other company assets.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet services operations, ensuring vehicles and equipment are available, maintained, and operating efficiently to support business needs.
• Manage fleet maintenance, repairs, inspections, fuel programs, warranties, recalls, registrations, titles, tags, and related compliance documentation.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, specification, utilization, replacement planning, lease returns, and end-of-life disposal activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and prepare assets for resale, auction, recycling, donation, salvage, redeployment, or disposal in accordance with company policy.
• Work with operations, procurement, finance, legal, safety, risk, environmental, and supply chain teams to support fleet and asset recovery objectives.
• Manage relationships with maintenance vendors, leasing companies, fuel providers, auction partners, recyclers, salvage providers, and other service partners.
• Negotiate service agreements and vendor arrangements to support cost-effective fleet operations and strong recovery value.
• Monitor fleet and investment recovery performance metrics, including utilization, downtime, maintenance cost, fuel efficiency, resale proceeds, and disposal cycle time.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, track fleet and recovery expenses, and identify opportunities for savings and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fleet, safety, environmental, transportation, insurance, and records requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for fleet assets, maintenance histories, compliance activity, asset disposition, sale proceeds, and supporting documentation.
• Lead, coach, and support the Fleet Services and Investment Recovery team, promoting safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, operations, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum of eight years of experience in fleet management, asset recovery, operations, supply chain, procurement, or a related function.
• At least three years of supervisory or leadership experience leading teams, vendors, budgets, or operational programs.

Preferred:

• Experience managing distributed fleets or multi-site asset recovery programs
• Background in utilities, construction, manufacturing, transportation, energy, government, or field service operations.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred of the position

• Strong knowledge of fleet management practices, vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, asset lifecycle management, and cost control.
• Knowledge of fleet management systems, asset management tools, reporting platforms, telematics, or ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of surplus sales, auctions, salvage, recycling, lease returns, or other investment recovery channels.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as field locations, including vehicle maintenance facilities, yards, warehouses, and vendor sites.
• Ability to conduct vehicle and asset inspections, which may involve bending, lifting, and working in various weather conditions.
• Occasional travel to company locations, auction sites, storage yards, and vendor facilities may be required.
• Preferred: Familiarity with auction platforms, salvage processes, recycling programs, surplus sales, and asset disposition controls.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Preferred: Certifications such as CAFM, CPFP, CPSM, PMP, or related credentials.

Physical Requirements

• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods.
• Able to reach, grasp and move items.
• Able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert up to 10 lb of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

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 predominantly done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers. Learn more at 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.