Versant Power · 3 days ago
Customer Service Representative
Versant Power is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. They are seeking Customer Service Representatives to deliver a safe, professional, quality-oriented customer experience while addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Performs duties with the utmost regard for personal, employee, workplace, and customer safety
Greets callers professionally and warmly as the primary point of contact for customers
Responds to or facilitates customer inquiries and requests
Manages calls to provide exceptional and efficient service with the goal of first call resolution
Performs research efficiently in various platforms and collaboratively with other departments to address issues and resolve problems
Follows-up on customer inquiries not immediately resolved
Creates service orders as needed for execution of service work
Addresses credit issues through establishment of payment plans and addresses questions concerning service disconnection
Recognizes, documents, and escalate customer issues as appropriate to Leads and/or Supervisors
Processes outage reports both during the normal course of business and during emergency storm events
Provides periodic weekend shift coverage
Execution of project work as assigned which may include, but is not limited to, creation of credit logs, customer rate analysis, outbound calling, managing emergency calls, and dispatching meter work
Recommends customer service and internal process improvements
Transfer customer calls to appropriate staff throughout the company
Perform miscellaneous office duties, such as, but not limited to, filing, typing and processing mail
Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department
Abides by company’s policies and procedures including Code of Conduct and Safety
Other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with System Restoration
Qualification
Required
High school degree required
Computer literacy, typing proficiency and speed, with the ability to learn customer service software applications
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in letter writing and use of spreadsheets
Position requires multi-tasking as well as excellent judgment
Maintain strict confidentiality of customer and Company information
Preferred
Associate Degree or equivalent
Prior experience in working with customers or customer relations