Mobile Dispatcher

Northwestern Energy•Butte, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Dispatcher works in a Control Center environment, responding to a variety of customer inquiries and technician requests typically through phone interactions. The Mobile Dispatcher assesses and schedules technician's workload for natural gas and electric service work. The Mobile Dispatcher also monitors and answers radio traffic in order to dispatch service personnel.

Requirements

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent, advanced education is preferred
Ability to perform basic math functions
Proficient with computers, web applications, and related equipment
Excellent communication skills are required
Good organizational and technical skills are necessary
Ability to plan and prioritize dispatching responsibilities

Nice To Haves

High volume dispatching and customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assure cost effective use of resources by communicating/coordinating with Distribution Operation and other Stakeholders or Internal Business Partners
Create, Manage and modify gas and electric service orders
Demonstrate proficiency with the computer software and web applications necessary to conduct daily workflow dispatching processes
Perform required shift work to include days, weekends, nights, holidays and call outs
Rotating 12 hour shifts that start at 6:00AM and 6:00 PM
Work overtime including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs
Assure positive working relationships within the control room and other or Internal Business Partners.
Complete required trainings and monthly meetings
Dispatcher calls will be subject to call monitoring with a priority goal of achieving internal/external customer satisfaction
Work effectively within a team environment and other work groups to accomplish organizational goals
Demonstrate strong adherence to accuracy, safe work practices/processes, customer service, and attendance
Job time is spent in an office environment mostly sitting or standing, using a computer terminal and phones with limited required walking
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays