• Patrol to Power - Supply Chain (DOD Skillbridge)

    NRG Energy, Inc. (Houston, TX)


    Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

     

    We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

     

    More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

    Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

    + Determine most cost-effective vehicle assignments.

    + Make vehicle repair decisions using standard calculations and logic when the decision has been escalated to Fleet by our fleet management partner.

    + Work with our fleet management partner and Field leadership to ensure registrations of all vehicles are up to date to ensure a positive experience for our drivers.

    + Quickly and effectively respond to questions and requests from the Field via our ticket queue and email. This could also include working with the field on the phone.

    + Review cost and operational trends and recommend improvements. In some cases, the employee will need to effectively manage related projects from cradle to grave.

    + Support the fleet’s safety culture by providing trainings when requested.

    + Actively seek ways to reduce the administrative load of the Fleet Team so more time can be spent on cost-out and optimization activities.

    + Audit current processes and recommend improvements.

    + Establish and publish performance measurements to monitor and improve performance.

    + Communicate with contracted suppliers on a regular basis to leverage their support. Support the Fleet Manager in holding suppliers accountable.

    + Communicate effectively between cross functional teams and leadership.

    + Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + HS Diploma

    + 3-4 years of relevant military experience

    + Analytical skill set that helps solve issues by analyzing charts and trends and putting results into action.

    + Excellent communications skills, including problem solving, team motivation, and project management.

    + Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables/functions/data filtering).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Have prior experience with fleet management systems and/or processes.

    + Some college experience.

    + Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects.

    + Exposure to Power Query, Power Automate, SQL

     

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

     

    EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf)

     

    Official description on file with Talent.