Product Operations Specialist

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Product Operations Specialist

Position Summary
Perform operational activities related to customer products to ensure accurate and timely processing of work. Customer products supported by this position may include but are not limited to: energy efficiency rebates demand management/demand response products clean transportation / electric vehicle products and interconnections for renewables or other distributed energy resources (DERs). Duties include managing pending work queues work order processing and distribution application entry and review communications and specialized tasks. Provide training and coordination with other Product Operations employees. Utilize understanding of complex technical issues (e.g. electrical code engineering standards) to solve problems. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. Establish and document workflow through lean processes. Cross-trained across states on tasks to address seasonal and other workload fluctuations. Competent in numerous different product offerings and able to perform more complex tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Process applications and for customer products on a timely basis including review and entry of into systems of record for all customer segments. Utilize critical thinking analysis and technical understanding to assure that all information is complete and accurate.
• Perform peer reviews for quality control purposes. Provide back up support for numerous products during periods of high activity to ensure timely processing of work. Identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to customer inquiries and settle customer disputes regarding program participation work status bill adjustments and/or property damage related to Xcel Energys programs. Coordinate resolution with the customer and other stakeholders such as third-party contractors.
• Provide support for other operational activities such as vendor management invoice management inventory management maintenance support and technology development. Coordinate closely with Product Operations leadership and product managers to complete on a timely basis.
• Identify and recommend process and system changes to improve operations and customer service for the products the team supports. Provide supporting training and communication as needed.
• Support other internal teams as necessary for escalated issues (e.g. bill corrections control days for demand response expedited engineering and metering requests). This includes communicating with internal departments on escalated issues and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned including special projects

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of products is required.
• Demonstrated job performance and good verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Outlook) is required.
• Experience working in customer service or operations related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Xcel Energy processes and systems is preferred.
• 10-key typing ability is preferred.
• Good analytical skills and organization skills is strongly preferred.
• Must be customer focused self-motivated results and team oriented and flexible.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience .

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 youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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