Position Title:

Sr. Vice President – Customer Services

Area of Responsibility:

 

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., unless noted.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  1. As a member of the Executive Management Team, participate with other executives and add value, through active participation, to corporate deliberations and decision making.  Participate and add value, through active participation, to certain Board Committee meetings, Board meetings and strategic planning retreats.  Assist in developing and carrying out the strategic direction of the Company and in meeting the Company's overall corporate objectives.
  2. Direct the day-to-day operations of the Customer Services organization in compliance with environmental standards and federal and state regulations, and assure that Public Service mandates for safe, adequate and reliable delivery of electric and natural gas service are met in a cost effective manner.  Day-to-day operations include the following major work functions:

         Construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of gas and electric transmission and distribution facilities;

         Collection of customer revenues, including meter installation and reading, and management of arrears;

         Operation of customer call center and related customer communication and outreach;

         Interfacing with and connecting new customers.

      Improving reliability of service and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

  1. In concert with the Safety Director, develop and execute programs to improve employee safety.
  2. Develop operational plans and closely monitor their execution, evaluate performance and respond quickly and effectively to deviations from plan and to emergency or unforeseen conditions as they arise.
  3. Develop emergency response plans, productivity improvement programs, cost effective maintenance programs, customer communication & outreach programs, employee training programs and plans to improve productivity, efficiency, service quality and customer satisfaction.
  4. Provide executive direction, for and serve as the Program Ombudsman for the Retail Choice Program.
  5. Work with Corporate Services executives to develop human resource, IT, corporate communication and other corporate support services that meet the operational needs of the Company and contribute to improved productivity, customer service, employee safety and physical security. 
  6. Work with the Regulatory Affairs executives to coordinate decision making regarding service quality, operational policies, customer service policies and storm response to assure full recovery of costs of providing service and avoidance of regulatory penalties or unduly burdensome requirements.
  7. Maintain community visibility and contribute to maintaining a corporate image of dedication to service of the communities Central Hudson serves.
  8. Attract and retain high quality employees for key operational responsibilities and place special emphasis on employee development and succession.
  9. Maintain positive working relationships with regulators, local labor leaders, municipal officials, local business leaders and industry executives.
  10. Chair the CARE Committee.  As Chair, assure that our limited capital resources are properly aligned with the Company's strategic direction.
  11. Serve as a member of the Risk Management Committee.
  12. Serve as a member of the IT Steering Committee.
  13. Serve as a member of the General Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
  14. Serve as a member of the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee.

 

 

 

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