**APPLICANT POOL** Customer Care Representative - Oahu

Customer Care Representative (NC1027) - OahuHonolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come.Job FunctionProvide support to customers by servicing their various inquiries through multiple channels such as phone, fax, US Mail, face-to-face, online and self-service channels, including but not limited to general service requirements, billing inquiries, payments, deposits, and other related customer service matters for various products and services. Analyze accounts to make decisions and complete transactions that resolve customer inquiries on the first contact.Essential FunctionsHandle incoming customer inquiries, initiates proactive calls, and services customers in person relating to various service issues, payment requirements; arrangements, account information, credit requirements, service starts/stops/moves, and other customer inquiries with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency. Understands and applies the service standards to all interactions with internal and external customers alike. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer concerns and complaints; analyzes customer needs by using a problem-solving approach and shows commitment through application of active listening skills. Responds appropriately to others such as being willing to help others and establishing rapport with co-workers and customers; modifies behaviors to environment and shows understanding/empathy for others. Advises and provides customers with clear, accurate and thorough information about the complete range of products and services that the company provides and is able to recommend services that may benefit the customer's energy needs. Takes accountability for and resolves customer service requests, inquiries and issues in a timely manner and to satisfaction. Communicates with other Departments/Divisions to ensure customer requests are resolved timely to satisfaction. Works proficiently with the Customer Information System and other information systems as required; and is able to update necessary information thoroughly and accurately within the account profiles. Processes and prepares various customer service forms, correspondence and reports as required. Written and verbal communication is polite, clear, effective and completed in a timely manner. Maintains accurate records and files. Initiates field investigations, if necessary, to calculate and render correct billings. Supplies billing information as requested. Completes work and projects assigned in a thorough and timely manner with strong accuracy and attention to detail. Understands and follows direction from supervisor and lead. Promotes good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times. Communicates clearly and respectfully with callers at all times, relating information when necessary to insure the caller's understanding. Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and take corrective action. Substitutes periodically for Lead Customer Assistance Representative when absent. May be assigned to perform other duties dependent upon department and/or division workload requirements. Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.Other ResponsibilitiesPerforms similar and incidental duties as required.Basic QualificationsMust pass the Edison Electric Institute Customer Service Representative Test Battery. Ability to type a minimum of 45 w.p.m. (to be determined by company administered test). Must have at least 3 years of customer-facing customer service experience (regular customer interaction in person, via phone and/or in writing). Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally through customer handling job sample experience (to be determined by Company administered performance test or interview).Role: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Monday- Friday Work Hours: Schedule varies based on operational needs: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; or 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lunch: 30 minutes Location: Honolulu – Oahu; Hybrid schedule with required 2 days in office Wage: $29.90EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.