LP Energy Supervisor

General Summary

Leads daily operations as assigned to ensure prompt delivery of fuel products and servicing of related equipment for Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) customers. Coach team members, schedules truck routing, monitors inventory levels. Regularly delivers fuel products to support account servicing goals. Strictly adheres to government regulations and SSC operating procedures while working independently. Relies on product expertise and effective communication skills. Fuel products may vary by location and include heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and/or liquid propane to customers. May install and maintain related equipment at customer site.

Essential Job Functions

Plan routes for delivery of fuel products to including heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and/or liquid propane. Assign delivery routes and schedules to petroleum operations team members. Maintain regular communication with drivers and facility leadership on equipment condition, supply of materials, account issues and other critical factors to ensure efficient daily operations.

Qualification

Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Requires minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Petroleum Driver role or equivalent and demonstrated leadership skills. Previous Southern States work experience a plus.

Licensing requirements vary by location and are based on state/federal regulations.

Requires Commercial Driver's License (Class B or Class A)

Requires Hazardous Materials Endorsement (or ability to obtain within a given period)

May require Tanker and/or Air Brake Endorsements (or ability to obtain within a given period)

Requires Petroleum and/or Propane Certification

Prefer Gas Fitter's License in some locations

Requirements

This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions and mandatory compliance with the SSC motor vehicle safety policy.

Able to effectively apply knowledge of SSC propane and petroleum operations procedures and government regulations

Able to effectively utilize propane and petroleum equipment

Able to effectively apply knowledge of how machines and processes work to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repair of propane and petroleum equipment and vehicles

Able to utilize GPS equipment

Effective leadership and team building skills

Able to communicate instructions and technical information in a clear and concise manner when instructing individuals and/or small groups

Able to read and interpret operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, diagrams, and formulas

Able to work well independently and follow safety, quality control and operating procedures at all times

Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Computer literacy to operate SSC business systems

Attention to detail

Able to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner

Able to work extended hours to meet business demands

Work Environment

Performs essential job functions while driving a commercial motor vehicle, working outdoors where may not be protected from weather conditions, and in a warehouse environment subject to seasonal temperatures and humidity.

Frequently exposed to hazards including:

Heating oil, kerosene, diesel, gasoline, and/or liquid propane, and related odors and fumes

Moving mechanical parts and vehicles

Noise levels where hearing protection is optional per PPE Plan

Dust, wet surfaces, vibrations, and electrical current

Schedule requirements will vary during peak and off-peak seasons. Extended hours and/or alternate work schedules are required and may vary by location. 24/7 On-call or Emergency Service Standby required by many locations. Ability to report to work on time and in adverse weather conditions is required.

Physical Activities & Requirements

This role requires continuous physical activity to perform essential job functions for the duration of the shift. At times extended hours are required. Description of physical activity is a general summary and may vary by location.

Continuously bend, crouch, stoop; drive motorized equipment; manual dexterity (fingers and hands) controls, tools and equipment; reach with arms and hands for extended periods while driving and operating equipment; stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces; utilize hands in repetitive motion; utilize eye/hand/foot coordination; twist back and neck. Pull, push, lift, carry up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to hear vehicle and equipment sounds, co-workers and radio. Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding operations and safety. Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools & Equipment

Hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, face shield, front end loader, forklift, handcart, manuals, forms, spreadsheets, telephone, writing instrument. Additional personal protective equipment as required by any and all product warning labels. Commercial motor vehicles and specialized tools and equipment, all of which may vary by location.

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations.