Fleet Specialist
🔍 Houston, Texas
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs vehicle and equipment acquisition, maintenance and repair; ensures supplier work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. The Fleet specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day operational fleet activity in support of Targa’s business units and collaborates with stakeholders related to fleet management and procurement initiatives. Detail-oriented 3+ years of experience managing vehicle operations, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation for large-scale fleets. Proven ability to reduce operational costs, improve vehicle uptime, and implement safety protocols. Skilled in telematics systems, vendor coordination, and DOT regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Oversee day to day vehicle fleet activity across the enterprise including purchases, leases, disposal of vehicles, administration of registration and titles, upfitting specifications, fuel and maintenance program administration, accidents, insurance, and processing of invoice payments.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventive service scheduling. This includes liaise with vendors and service providers for repairs, parts, and maintenance.
Oversee vehicle safety procedures and ensure all vehicles meet regulatory standards
Administration of vehicle documentation, including registration, insurance, inspection records, and compliance reports.
Operates as a Subject Matter Expert as it relates to Fleet/Logistics policies and procedures and is the key point of contact for questions ensuring all processes are understood and followed by internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain data within the fleet database and reconcile for accuracy in reporting and tracking (driver assignments, titles, location transfers, pool vehicles, mileage.)
Prepare management reporting as required.
Assists with the establishment/review of safety programs and ensures operational activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Direct interaction with Risk, HR, Safety, Legal, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Operations to ensure all incoming requests are processed efficiently and within conformance to Company policy.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of seven (3) years of work experience in the following areas: Fleet, Transportation, or related SCM business.
Familiar with basic DOT requirements.
Familiar with Government regulation/policy and advising stakeholders on the company’s internal requirements.
Familiar with truck specifications ranging from mid-size trucks to heavy trucks.
Proactive, well-organized and effective time management with the ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of vehicle procurement and fleet contract negotiations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work independently as well as in a team environment.
Working knowledge of 3rd party fleet user sites & other online fleet management tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills (Emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Power BI).
Experience with fleet telematics.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Prior experience in fleet operations, logistics, or vehicle maintenance is often preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
Proficiency with MS Office suite in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
Certification in supply chain or quality management is a plus (e.g., Six Sigma, CQE).
Oil & gas Industry experience in supplier negotiations and contract negotiations.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Must be detail oriented, thorough, organized, and efficient.
Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal skills.
Able to learn Targa supply chain operations and business processes.
Able to learn federal, health and safety regulations.
Able to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions.
Regular and reliable attendance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.