Customer Care Representative (NC1027) - Hawaii Island

Hawaiian Electric; Hilo (HI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric in Hawaii Island seeks a Non-Exempt Customer Service Representative to support customers across phone, in person, and digital channels. You will analyze accounts, resolve inquiries, and guide customers through products and services, aiming for first-contact resolution with accuracy and courtesy.

The role requires 3+ years of customer-facing experience, typing 45 wpm, and passing the Edison Electric Institute test.

Qualifications

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Customer Service Representative Test Battery.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 w.p.m. (to be determined by company administered test).
• Must have at least 3 years of customer-facing customer service experience (regular customer interaction in person, via phone and/or in writing).
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally through customer handling job sample experience (to be determined by Company administered performance test or interview).

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming customer inquiries, initiates proactive calls, and services customers in person relating to various service issues, payment requirements; arrangements, account information, credit requirements, service starts/stops/moves, and other customer inquiries with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency.
• Understands and applies the service standards to all interactions with internal and external customers alike.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to customer concerns and complaints; analyzes customer needs by using a problem-solving approach and shows commitment through application of active listening skills.
• Responds appropriately to others such as being willing to help others and establishing rapport with co-workers and customers; modifies behaviors to environment and shows understanding/empathy for others.
• Advises and provides customers with clear, accurate and thorough information about the complete range of products and services that the company provides and is able to recommend services that may benefit the customer’s energy needs.
• Takes accountability for and resolves customer service requests, inquiries and issues in a timely manner and to satisfaction.
• Communicates with other Departments/Divisions to ensure customer requests are resolved timely to satisfaction.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Customer service

Verbal communication

Job description

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: 09/03/2026 at 11:59PM HST

Brief Posting Description

The P CH CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTER Department of the P CUSTOMER RELATIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

Job Function

Provide support to customers by servicing their various inquiries through multiple channels such as phone, fax, US Mail, face-to-face, online and self-service channels, including but not limited to general service requirements, billing inquiries, payments, deposits, and other related customer service matters for various products and services. Analyze accounts to make decisions and complete transactions that resolve customer inquiries on the first contact.

Essential Functions

• Handle incoming customer inquiries, initiates proactive calls, and services customers in person relating to various service issues, payment requirements; arrangements, account information, credit requirements, service starts/stops/moves, and other customer inquiries with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency.
• Understands and applies the service standards to all interactions with internal and external customers alike.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to customer concerns and complaints; analyzes customer needs by using a problem-solving approach and shows commitment through application of active listening skills.
• Responds appropriately to others such as being willing to help others and establishing rapport with co-workers and customers; modifies behaviors to environment and shows understanding/empathy for others.
• Advises and provides customers with clear, accurate and thorough information about the complete range of products and services that the company provides and is able to recommend services that may benefit the customer’s energy needs.
• Takes accountability for and resolves customer service requests, inquiries and issues in a timely manner and to satisfaction.
• Communicates with other Departments/Divisions to ensure customer requests are resolved timely to satisfaction.
• Works proficiently with the Customer Information System and other information systems as required; and is able to update necessary information thoroughly and accurately within the account profiles.
• Processes and prepares various customer service forms, correspondence and reports as required.
• Written and verbal communication is polite, clear, effective and completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Initiates field investigations, if necessary, to calculate and render correct billings.
• Supplies billing information as requested.
• Completes work and projects assigned in a thorough and timely manner with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understands and follows direction from supervisor and lead.
• Promotes good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with callers at all times, relating information when necessary to insure the caller’s understanding.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and take corrective action.
• Substitutes periodically for Lead Customer Assistance Representative when absent.
• May be assigned to perform other duties dependent upon department and/or division workload requirements.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Customer Service Representative Test Battery.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 w.p.m. (to be determined by company administered test).
• Must have at least 3 years of customer-facing customer service experience (regular customer interaction in person, via phone and/or in writing).
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally through customer handling job sample experience (to be determined by Company administered performance test or interview).

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: Schedule varies based on operational needs: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; or 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lunch: 30 minutes

Location: Hilo - Hawaii Island; Hybrid schedule with required 2 days in office

Wage: $29.90

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].