Customer Care Representative at Avangrid in Augusta, Maine

Job Description:

POSITION - Union: Customer Care Representative (CMP-ME-Augusta General Office (R-11068)


NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1


Responsibilities


• Handles all phases of customer inquiries received by telephone or by correspondence (physical or electronic).


• Processes applications for service and extension of facilities. Responds to customer inquiries and complaints (i.e. bill


payment, usage inquiries, account updates, service, credit and collections) in a customer focused manner.


• Responds to maintenance concerns and emergencies during storm restoration.


• Resolves customer problems and complaints utilizing established procedures and and policies, which include regulatory


guidelines (customer may include attorney, collection vendors, and/or insurance companies).


• Records online entries of customer transactions into set operating systems.


• Provides account information to customers and explains bill service policies and customer rights.


• Able to work effectively with all areas of the Company to obtain pertinent information to serve customer.


• Conducts credit and collection work as necessary, including deposits, final/charge off collection, Sundry and Legal.


• Receives and logs customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for adjustments on residential and small business or


industrial accounts.


• Initiates service orders, WMS orders and performs associated action, as requested.


Skills and Requirements


• High School diploma/GED equivalent.


• Associate degree, BA/BS in related field of study is preferred.


• Good communication skills, both oral and written.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Able to coordinate multiple tasks for multiple customers in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Able to work flexible schedule, as well as be available during storm/emergency situations.


• Works well within a team.


• MS Office skills


Internal Use


• CSSGUI, WMS, Sundry Billing (where applicable).


• Knowledge of billing, collections and filed tariffs is a plus.


• Knowledge of MPUC Chapter 815, understanding of legal process/credit reporting requirement, bankruptcy codes and


rules (where applicable).


• Must be pre-qualified for this position. Applicants may take pre-qualification test during screening process.


Mobility Information


Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the


applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.



Mobility Information



Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country


AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables



Job Posting End Date:

November-15-2024