Regional Manager - Love's Alternative Energy

Love's Travel Stops; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company funded tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking a senior operations leader for its CNG fueling stations. You will provide coaching, oversee maintenance, and manage field personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations across multiple locations.

The role requires coordinating start-up activities, troubleshooting, and performance testing of CNG equipment while driving efficiency and uptime. Strong leadership, scheduling, and safety focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Leadership experience with direct reports or demonstrated leadership in technical/maintenance/operations.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, operations, construction, or technical service projects.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and work assignments across multiple locations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS).
• Experience with CNG fueling systems or related energy industry operations preferred.
• OSHA knowledge and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development for CNG Mechanics and field personnel while addressing performance, operational, and interpersonal matters.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance, repair, operations, and construction activities to maximize station reliability, safety, and customer service.
• Manage day-to-day activities of CNG fueling stations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Schedule and direct field personnel, contractors, and service providers to meet operational goals and business objectives.
• Support station start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing of CNG fueling equipment and systems.
• Monitor station performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and equipment uptime.
• Review equipment failures and operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and assist with implementation of long‑term solutions.
• Coordinate work assignments and resources across geographically dispersed locations.
• Partner with project managers, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects and maintenance activities.
• Ensure work is completed according to company standards, contract requirements, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Promote compliance with safety policies, environmental regulations, industry standards, and best work practices.
• Document maintenance activities, operational performance, and project updates while communicating results to management and customers.
• Support budgeting activities and assist with the review of operating and maintenance agreements, contracts, and financial performance metrics.
• Respond to emergencies, after‑hours operational issues, and other business needs as required.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor in related field

Tools

CNG fueling systems

Job description

Employee Benefits:

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%


• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days


• Competitive Pay


• Career Development

Welcome to Love's Alternative Energy:

Love's Alternative Energy specializes in compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and other alternative fueling solutions across North America. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions while supporting the growth and development of our team members.

Job Functions:

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development for CNG Mechanics and field personnel while addressing performance, operational, and interpersonal matters.


• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance, repair, operations, and construction activities to maximize station reliability, safety, and customer service.


• Manage day-to-day activities of CNG fueling stations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.


• Schedule and direct field personnel, contractors, and service providers to meet operational goals and business objectives.


• Support station start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing of CNG fueling equipment and systems.


• Monitor station performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and equipment uptime.


• Review equipment failures and operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and assist with implementation of long‑term solutions.


• Coordinate work assignments and resources across geographically dispersed locations.


• Partner with project managers, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects and maintenance activities.


• Ensure work is completed according to company standards, contract requirements, budgets, and customer expectations.


• Promote compliance with safety policies, environmental regulations, industry standards, and best work practices.


• Document maintenance activities, operational performance, and project updates while communicating results to management and customers.


• Support budgeting activities and assist with the review of operating and maintenance agreements, contracts, and financial performance metrics.


• Respond to emergencies, after‑hours operational issues, and other business needs as required.


• Perform all other assigned duties.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.


• Leadership experience with direct reports or demonstrated leadership within a technical, maintenance, or operations environment.


• Experience coordinating maintenance, operations, construction, or technical service projects.


• Experience managing multiple priorities and work assignments across multiple locations.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical documents.


• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.


• Experience with CNG fueling systems, industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related energy industry operations preferred.


• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building abilities.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.


• Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.


• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping.


• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.


• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, mobile devices, tools, and equipment.


• Normal range of hearing and vision, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Must comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.


• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel, evenings, weekends, and on‑call responsibilities.


• Up to 90% travel may be required based on business needs.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family‑owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award‑winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.