Work Management Specialist II - Ocala

Duke Energy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an intermediate Work Management Specialist to provide technical, analytical, and work management support for Distribution, Customer Experience & Services. The role emphasizes timely work orders, safety, reliability, and strong customer service in a dynamic utility environment.

Hybrid work arrangement applies after onboarding; candidate should reside within commuting distance of a Duke Energy facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years minimum of related work experience.
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent customer service to operations, management, and customers.
• Achieves acceptable level of availability during normal work schedule and emergency storm restoration after hours and weekends.
• Takes ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved, requesting assistance as needed.
• Facilitates communication between internal and external customers.
• Reports job status details to operation center personnel and others as requested.
• Builds knowledge and skills through training of construction standards, compatible units, construction prints, etc.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Full job description. More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

This position is the intermediate level of the Work Management Specialist classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems.

This position is responsible for providing technical, analytical and work management support for Distribution, Customer Experience & Services. The incumbent, working within the parameters of established processes and standards, uses independent judgment and initiative to complete assigned tasks. This position is accountable for providing accurate and timely work results which support safety, reliability, storm restoration, and cost management while providing exceptional customer service. This position may also be utilized to provide administrative support to multiple managers and serves in a non-exempt capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent customer service to operations, management, and customers.
• Achieves acceptable level of availability during normal work schedule and emergency storm restoration after hours and weekends.
• Takes ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved, requesting assistance as needed.
• Facilitates communication between internal and external customers.
• Reports job status details to operation center personnel and others as requested.
• Builds knowledge and skills through training of construction standards, compatible units, construction prints, etc. used in Delivery Operations.
• Ensures work is scheduled and executed timely.
• Monitors various reports to ensure process adherence to achieve customer-related goals.
• Researches, performs root cause analysis, and owns resolution of customer issues.
• Provides feedback to supervision for coaching opportunities.
• Collaborates with other work groups to ensure desired customer experience.
• Uses software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, etc.
• Acts professionally and courteously in all contacts.
• Creates appropriate work orders to complete follow-up work.
• Assists in reconciling work order materials, labor, and equipment to represent actual field construction.
• Assists in resolving errors and prepares for close‑out of construction work orders in work management system.
• Develops skill set to report units of property to asset accounting accurately.
• Responsible for bargaining unit payroll.
• Ensures timesheet is accurately recorded in time management system in accordance with payroll guidelines.
• Provides reports to Operations Leadership regarding bargaining unit employees.
• Prepares for and provides emergency restoration support as needed.
• Supports Human Performance safety culture through active participation in safety meetings.
• Follows ergonomics and office safety guidelines.
• Supports corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• In addition to required diploma, two (2) years minimum of related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

• In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience.
• Prior payroll processing experience.
• Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making.
• Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment.
• Works independently in resolving problems.
• Exhibits flexibility and dependability during normal work schedule and after‑hours emergency storm restoration.
• Prioritizes work effectively.
• Supports changing work environments, processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of Delivery Operations processes and Work Management related computer applications.
• Knowledge of local ordinances, permits, and inspections.
• Previous customer service experience and demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Working Conditions

M – F, 8hrs daily. Hybrid mobility classification – work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.)