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Customer Contact Center Representative

Customer Contact Center Representative

Xcel EnergyAmarillo, TX, US
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Customer Contact Center Representative

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Training is Monday - Friday - 10 : 00am to 6 : 30pm. Training for this position will be conducted both virtually and in person. Certain days will require mandatory attendance in the office at our downtown location in Amarillo, TX. Starting pay for this position is $18.00. Training begins November 2025. Regular schedule after training : Post-training schedules vary, with the earliest scheduled start time at 9 : 30 AM and the latest end time at 8 : 00 PM. Some weekend shifts are also required.

Position Summary

The Customer Contact Center Representative plays a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction by efficiently responding to a wide array of complicated and complex issues. By utilizing multiple technology channels, customer care representatives analyze and address customer concerns. This position leverages a high level of expertise in helping customers with their energy needs to resolve issues in a single interaction. Building trust with customers is essential in this role, requiring the anticipation of their needs and the provision of precise information. The representative educates customers on a variety of company products and services to enhance their overall experience. This role supports customers by maintaining an understanding of complex electric and gas rate options across multiple service territories. Customer Contact Center Representatives will process critical orders in high-pressure situations surrounding electric and gas emergencies, as well as participate in the on-call rotations during storms and other related emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service through multiple communication channels, primarily phone calls.
  • Anticipate customer needs and offer tailored solutions using advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Utilize critical thinking to address and resolve complex customer inquiries.
  • Provide specialized technical support to customers.
  • Respond to gas and electric emergency situations with a high degree of precision to ensure public safety.
  • Handle customer phone calls professionally, empathetically, and knowledgeably, following appropriate scripts when necessary.
  • On-call rotation. This position requires your participation in an on-call rotation. While on call, you can be contacted at any time to respond to urgent operational needs. These situations typically arise from, but are not limited to, power or gas outages that result in a sudden surge in customer call volume.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including involvement in special projects.

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 18 months of customer service experience or equivalent.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficient in hardware and software technology with a focus on Microsoft Windows products.
  • The capability to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technology-related issues. This includes diagnosing hardware and software problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring minimal disruption to workflow.
  • Preferred Requirements

  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable, with a compensation premium available after passing a Spanish-language proficiency test.
  • Previous call center experience is highly desirable.
  • As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

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