Energy Dispatch Director directs the real-time operations of energy dispatch centers. Responsible for ongoing transmission and distribution of energy. Being an Energy Dispatch Director aware of generation expectations and is responsible for minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency and economy. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Energy Dispatch Director demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to a top management. The Energy Dispatch Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Energy Dispatch Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
The foundation of our work relies on maintaining strong relationships at the ground level, ensuring quick and efficient resolutions. This role entails providing 24/7 support to convenience stores by dispatching contractors for equipment repairs from a 24/7 call center. It emphasizes customer service and maintenance coordination, necessitating strong relationships with both customers, contractors, and internal teams. Responsibilities include managing maintenance requests, inputting service requests, influencing service agreements, following up on work progress, and communicating with management and callers. Additionally, the role involves handling customer escalations, inquiries, and updates, demanding initiative, multitasking, flexibility with technology, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for accepting maintenance requests initiated by retail gas stations, dispatching to qualified contractors and managing the work effort to completion.
Required to be logged into the phone system to take all incoming calls into the Dispatch Call Center and input service requests into Maximo.
Work with Maintenance Superintendent to adjust and balance workloads as needed.
Continual monitoring of SAP's emergency board for incoming and open maintenance emergencies for proper handling.
Properly review and vet waiting approved work orders to ensure proper response time has been applied.
Direct work to contractors based on geography and trade.
Positively influence service level agreements and maintenance budget results through efficient contractor management.
Continual follow up on aging work for completion and close out by contractors.
Submit electronic paperwork for capital requests and request quotations for work on higher cost jobs.
Requires polished and professional demeanor for frequent interface with management and external callers while also handling incoming calls into the Dispatch Call Center.
Respond to customer escalations, inquiries and provide updates as needed.
Must have a high degree of initiative and possess the ability to make appropriate decisions independently using sound judgment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously.
Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to new technology and process changes.
Outstanding organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
Knowledge of service station equipment.
Maintenance experience and/or Call center experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.