Customer Support Specialist

FirstElement Fuel, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

FirstElement Fuel, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Operations & Customer Support Representative to be the first line of contact for hydrogen fueling customers, handling inquiries via phone and email, and ensuring a positive experience.

The role requires 2+ years in customer service, strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and optional English/Spanish bilingual skills; you will monitor station dashboards, assist with issues, and help maintain documentation and processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience
• Knowledge of automotive or fueling industry a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal and phone skills
• Willing to have calls monitored for quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for customers via phone, email, and other channels
• Troubleshoot customer and station issues and escalate as needed
• Monitor station alarms and perform remote resets when safe
• Collaborate with Operations to maximize station uptime
• Document customer interactions and call dispositions
• Maintain operation communications and update status dashboards
• Provide training to new team members as needed
• Assist with creating and maintaining user documentation and procedures
• Perform special projects as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Team player

Tools

POS systems familiarity

Desktop/Laptop hardware

Job description

A FirstElement Fuel Brand

Come be an extension of the FirstElement Fuel team and be a part of impacting the world in positive ways!

Who We Are

FirstElement Fuel along with its True Zero brand is the leader in the deployment of retail hydrogen refueling stations. We are a California-based company established in 2013 to provide safe, reliable, retail fuel to customers of fuel cell electric vehicles. The True Zero retail hydrogen network is the largest in the world today and is critical to California global energy transformation.

Description

A FirstElement Fuel Brand

Come be an extension of the FirstElement Fuel team and be a part of impacting the world in positive ways!

Who We Are

FirstElement Fuel along with its True Zero brand is the leader in the deployment of retail hydrogen refueling stations. We are a California-based company established in 2013 to provide safe, reliable, retail fuel to customers of fuel cell electric vehicles. The True Zero retail hydrogen network is the largest in the world today and is critical to California global energy transformation.

Our mission is to foster the widespread adoption of hydrogen vehicles and reduce the impact of driving on our planet. FirstElement Fuel is continuously growing the refueling infrastructure and we believe hydrogen will change the world in a positive way.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

OPERATIONS & CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE

We have a great opportunity for an Operations & Customer Support Representative to help elevate our operations support service. The right candidate for this role excels in their people skills and is willing to adapt. In this role you will be the first line of our operations support team, who oversees our custom Dashboard. You are someone who enjoys tracking data and uses strategy to problem solve.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the first point of contact for hydrogen fueling customers, by providing professional, timely, and exceptional customer support through phone, email, and other communication channels. Respond promptly to missed calls, abandoned calls, and voicemails to ensure timely follow up and a positive customer experience.
• Troubleshooting customer and station issues, providing resolutions whenever possible and escalating complex technical issues to the appropriate Operations Technician or Manager.
• Monitor station alarms and alerts, investigate issues, and remotely reset station systems when appropriate and safe to do so. Verify technician activity before performing any remote station resets to ensure personnel safety.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations team to maximize station uptime and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Report recurring alarms, equipment concerns, and operational issues to the Manager on Duty.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Customer Support team members to identify recurring issues, share solutions, and improve support processes.
• Maintain and update operational communications through the designated communications platform, including station status, technician progress, and service updates.
• Reset station Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and assist with other remote troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Maintain and update accurate Station Operations Status System (SOSS) updates by posting, modifying, and removing station notes with appropriate approvals.
• Process customer refund requests by collecting and documenting all required information.
• Accurately document customer interactions and complete call dispositions for every customer contact.
• Assist with creating and maintaining user documentation, operating procedures, and customer support resources.
• As experience grows, provide guidance and training to new team members on systems, processes, and customer support best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min of 2+ years of customer service experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of the automotive, fuel cell, or fueling industry, a plus.
• Thorough understanding of computer software and hardware, including desktop computers, laptops, network devices, and peripherals.
• Willingness to meet the needs or request of the Customer.
• Willingness to have telephone conversations monitored for quality assurance.
• Ability to carry out the company culture and mission as we respond to the needs of our customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and phone skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

SCHEDULE + BENEFITS:

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly Position
• Split Shift, 4 (10) hours days
• Excellent benefits, to include full premium coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision, 401(k) Plan (with 6% company match) and Personal Time Off (PTO).