Regional Manager - Love's Alternative Energy

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Scranton, PA

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About The Position

Love's Alternative Energy is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and other alternative fueling operations across North America. The role leads CNG mechanics and field personnel and coordinates maintenance, repair, operations, construction, and service activities across geographically dispersed locations. The Regional Manager supports station start-up and commissioning, monitors station performance, advances safety and regulatory compliance, and works with internal and external stakeholders to meet operational, customer, contractual, and budget expectations. The position may require extensive travel, including overnight travel, evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities, with up to 90% travel based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Leadership experience with direct reports or demonstrated leadership in 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.
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.
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.
Ability to comply with 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience with CNG fueling systems, industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related energy industry operations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development for CNG mechanics and field personnel, 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 CNG fueling station activities to ensure 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 implementing long-term solutions.
Coordinate work assignments and resources across geographically dispersed locations.
Partner with project managers, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders to complete projects and maintenance activities successfully.
Ensure work meets 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, and communicate results to management and customers.
Support budgeting activities and assist with reviewing operating and maintenance agreements, contracts, and financial performance metrics.
Respond to emergencies, after-hours operational issues, and other business needs as required.
Perform other assigned duties.