About the Role
The Lead Specialist – Maintenance independently manages all planned and unplanned maintenance activities at service stations and convenience stores within a defined geography using third-party contractors and vendors. This role is responsible for all on-site maintenance, including forecourt and backcourt facilities, managing expenses, capital budgets, and contracted SLAs.
Responsibilities
- Manage maintenance activities and contractors/vendors at Sunoco properties, convenience stores, and related facilities in PA, NY, NJ, and New England.
- Oversee expenses, capital budgets, and SLAs for maintenance repairs in the assigned area.
- Collaborate with the dispatch team to manage workload and resolve issues.
- Support the Operations team to ensure excellent customer service related to maintenance issues.
- Meet with service partners, Operations, and Dealers on-site to discuss issues and solutions.
- Provide status updates on maintenance issues, projects, and programs, and offer feedback on escalations.
- Support acquisition integration of new assets.
- Investigate and resolve invoice disputes related to maintenance services.
- Attend meetings, develop reports, and make presentations to management.
- Maintain station uptime and meet expected work order SLA metrics.
- Communicate programs effectively to key management personnel.
- Be available for after-hours maintenance emergencies and provide guidance for issue resolution.
- Resolve UST issues with Sunoco’s Compliance department.
- Ensure familiarity with state/local codes and requirements.
- Communicate with multiple groups simultaneously to resolve issues and provide guidance.
- Enforce Sunoco’s Safety & Security policies for service partners and vendors.
- Identify new potential vendors, onboard them, and direct service partners for maintenance projects.
- Ensure consistent adherence to all company policies, procedures, and protocols.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering/Construction management or related field is preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in maintenance/construction/engineering supporting repairs and construction activity at various retail locations.
- Possess detailed knowledge and experience in property management, maintaining commercial real estate facilities, maintaining POS/dispenser equipment and UST systems.
- Ability to work and perform with minimal supervision.
- Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, analytical skills, and strong computer skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Candidates must possess the ability to fly.
- Must have the ability to wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) during on-site visits.
Skills
- Maintenance experience
- Fuel system knowledge related to c-store industry
- USTs
- Dispensers
- Canopies
- POS systems
- Electrical
- Fueling related equipment
- Attention to details
- Project management
- Ability to structure, summarize and draw insights from large amounts of data
- Team management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
Location
- PA
- NY
- NJ
- New England region
- Memphis TN
- Jackson MS
- Charlotte NC
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional overnight travel
Experience Level
- Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires 8+ years of relevant job related experience
Education Level
- BS degree in Engineering/Construction management or related field or equivalent experience
About the Company
- Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico.
- The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals.
- This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.
- At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.
- We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
