Strategic Customer Associate III

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Title: Strategic Customer Executive (Associate III)

Position Overview:

Duquesne Light Co. (DLC) has been providing safe and reliable electricity to customers in Allegheny and Beaver counties for more than 100 years. As part of our commitment to our community and to our customers, our Strategic Customer Services team focuses on our largest commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and their complex business needs.

The Strategic Customer Executive (SCE) is responsible for owning the customer relationship and serves as a liaison to internal stakeholders coordinating daily operations of business and company needs. SCEs are assigned a portfolio of strategic C&I customers across the DLC service territory. The SCE ensures a seamless customer experience while maintaining compliance with utility policies and procedures.

This position requires keen customer centricity focus and is often the advocate for the customer to DLC operational partners. They are empowered to raise concerns, such as safety, and help drive a positive experience for our business customers.

Location: Hybrid, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities:

Education/ Experience:

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

The position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA and requires regular travel throughout our service territory including company locations, off-site customer assignments, and events. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.

Position requires on call availability 24/7 for assigned and critical customer support and storm restoration

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company’s core values:

Scope: Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one's own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Supervisory: Does not supervise others.

Decision Impact: Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work: Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles: All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance: Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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