DPW Fuel Depot Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Fuel Depot Operations Manager will be responsible for the management of liquid fuel operations at the DPW Petrol Depot and Hell Station. They will supervise and ensure that DPW Fuel operations are conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety, timeliness, and professionalism. Responsibilities will include training crew, supporting documentation and data tracking, scheduling, supporting fuel inventory and ordering, and ensuring daily operations remain on schedule. They will interface with the infrastructure and vendor community to ensure good relations and safe conduct while on the work site. In addition to the physical aspects of the job, this role will be required to learn, effectively use, and update existing online systems and documents. 

 This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is: 

• From March - August:  Part-Time, Non-Exempt, (approximately 4 hours weekly), based fully remote . 
• From August - September: Full-Time, Exempt, based on-site out of Black Rock City, Nevada.

 

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00pm Pacific on March 23rd.

 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Event Advance (15%)

• Collaborate with the DPW Fuel Personnel Manager to assemble and hire a team, including interviews, volunteer recruiting, and forwarding candidates to the DPW Fuel Department Manager for final approval.
• Assist the DPW Fuel Personnel Manager with the creation of, or updates to HIVE presentations and other educational materials, standard operations procedures documentation, and manuals.
• Manage the timely setup of the DPW Fuel Depot, Hell Station, HEaT fuel tanks, and Point 1 fuel tanks. Oversee the safe and timely distribution of liquid fuel to these locations.
• Collaborate with the DPW Fuel Safety Auditor to ensure that all team members and fuel stations are compliant with OSHA safety regulations and have the required safety equipment.
• Assist with tracking the pre-event delivery and distribution of liquid fuel.

Daily Operations & Maintenance (30%)

• Oversee the receipt and distribution of diesel and gasoline fuel for the duration of DPW Fuel Operations, regulating efficiency and expectations according to OSHA and DPW safety guidelines.
• Establish and oversee the maintenance of a clean and safe worksite; ensure that all team members are provided with and utilize the necessary OSHA-approved safety equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate daily with relevant Burning Man Departments, Crew Managers, and Vendors.
• Proactively attend meetings and create reports to keep the DPW Fuel Department Manager informed of progress and areas of concern.

Team Management and Support (25%)

• Tactfully manage the DPW Petrol Depot and Hell Station teams of paid and volunteer staff. Reassign and redirect workflow using education, empowerment, and delegation when appropriate or necessary, monitoring team morale and setting manageable work expectations.
• Proactively take the lead on the training of crew members under their chain of command.
• Review and teach the BRC Rain Contingency Plan, Fuel Spill Response Plan, Burning Man Integrated Plan, and emergency response plans; understand when to execute each with your teams.
• In collaboration with the DPW Fuel Operations and Personnel Managers, create and manage the Fuel Station work schedules, and log and report crew work hours by established weekly deadlines.
• This role will be required to be on call overnight as Manager-On-Duty, in rotation with other Operations Managers.
• Attend and support crew attendance to Team Meetings and DPW Morning Meetings; ensure that assistant managers run daily meetings for their fuel depot crews. 

Documentation and Tracking (25%)

• Maintain continuity in documentation, reports, and tracking standards outlined by the DPW Utilities Superintendent.
• Oversee the tracking of liquid fuels delivered to infrastructure, vendors, artists, and theme camps, seeing that it is accurately documented and filed by the daily deadline.
• Keep a basic inventory of all materials. Inventory must be submitted at the end of the postseason to the DPW Fuel Department Manager.
• Work with Google products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive), Microsoft Word and Excel, and any additional online tools, technology or applications specific to this role as required.
• Commit to improving and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for this role and crew operations throughout the season for accuracy. 
• Prepare written feedback for the DPW Utilities Manager describing the successes of the season, areas in need of improvement, and suggestions with the purpose of improved overall efficiency for the next year; Submit an end-of-season EMBER Report.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Maintain clear and respectful communication with the DPW Fuel Team, BRC Departments, Vendors, Participants, and Artists.
• Maintain budget awareness: monies spent, current balance, anticipated costs, etc. Proactively discuss any potential adjustments or concerns with Management as soon as possible.
• Work with the Fuel Crew to plan and execute LNT and waste disposal plans.
• Read, understand, and abide by the rules and codes of conduct according to the Burning Man Staff policies, protocols, and behavioral standards. 
• Monitor personal well-being, be aware of work expectations, and proactively address any concerns with management.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by DPW Fuel Management. 

Additional On-playa Duties and Responsibilities 

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance within the department.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Drives the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to assigned duties.
• Teaching – Takes a leadership role in the acculturation and training of staff. Teaches live or e-learning classes, as requested. Promotes a culture of teaching and learning throughout the community.
• Mentoring - Mentors subordinates in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience that will allow them to advance in the organization. Aids, encourages, and inspires their team.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes. Participates in conferences, forums, and networking events, where appropriate.
• Speaking – Represents Burning Man as a subject matter expert and culture-bearer, as requested.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Able and willing to follow standards set in necessary training that can be provided on site.
• Working knowledge of OSHA-compliant personal protection equipment, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.
• Must have been to Burning Man and be familiar with the event worksite, Black Rock City and its departments.
• Capable of climbing a ladder and safely traversing the top of the fuel storage tanks; Able to drive safely and navigate Black Rock City streets that are congested with pedestrians, bicycles, and mutant vehicles.
• Understanding of event production timelines, budgeting and inventory maintenance, and working with integrated plans.
• Proficient at navigating digital and online technology; Able to proactively engage in advanced learning, teach, and effectively update existing online applications, tools, systems, spreadsheets, and documents.
• Able to maintain consistent organization and tidiness in the work environment and in handling important information (ie, tracking, personnel data, goals and timelines, payroll, etc.)
• Clear, service-oriented, and professional communication, verbal and written. Experienced with using 2-way radios and following radio protocol.
• Able to embody present and responsive leadership qualities for a diverse team while maintaining firm boundaries and adhering to set standards; Operates with a high level of behavioral integrity and reliability. 
• Effectively manages own time, the time of individual team members, and the efforts of the team as a whole.
• Able to integrate feedback into action, remain calm and focused under pressure or emergency situations, and maintain a professional demeanor that leads by example.
• Capable of working in an extreme environment including drastic temperature changes, high winds, poor air quality, and low to no visibility at times.
• Ability to temporarily relocate for work at the Burning Man event held in Gerlach, Nevada.

Preferred

• OSHA 10/30 Certification (Maybe acquired through in-house training)
• Experience supervising major projects in remote wilderness and/or desert environments. 
• First-Aid knowledge.

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

 

COMPENSATION

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated rate for this position:

• From March - August is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.
• From July - September is $1300.00 to $1400.00 per week.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa:  Work is primarily sedentary in nature, no special demands are required.
• On-playa:  This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity, therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

 

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.