Spire Inc. Hiring for Dispatcher at Birmingham, AL Full Time

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

We value safety, inclusion, and integrity. We connect to people, get the job done, and leave a memory and everything about our culture comes back to one thing: a handshake at the front door. We have 4 essential behaviors that show how the Spire culture comes to life:

Living Spire Behaviors

We Collaborate: We reach across boundaries to connect with each other and deliver on our promises. We put teamwork first, knowing that our collective energy makes us stronger.

We Care: We create good memories by treating people how we want to be treated: We are inclusive, respectful and kind. We actively create a caring culture that feels like a handshake at the front door.

We Advance: We are active learners who never stop looking for ways to innovate and improve ourselves, and our company. We embrace ongoing development and process improvement with passion and tenacity.

We Have Perspective: We strive to gain additional perspective about Spire’s business and the ever-changing energy industry. We know that every employee plays an important role in Spire’s success, and we give our best to better understand how to help move the company forward.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Dispatcher to work in the St. Louis operation. This position will be responsible for dispatching emergency and non-emergency orders to operations personnel in a prompt and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Receive and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls in such a way to facilitate the shortest possible response time.

Provide gas safe policy instructions on emergency calls.

Monitor and operate a virtual phone application.

Ask vital questions to gain a clear understanding of the caller’s situation as to resolve the issue, provide information and dispatcher emergency services.

Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills to relay pertinent information to emergency services by way of phone and special instructions on field activities.

Notify various operations departments of specific situations in accordance with a Central Dispatching Notification schedule.

Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with fellow employees, representatives from other departments and Supervisors.

Work spike meter reading report.

Use sound judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and obtain efficient, safe and quality resolutions.

All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines

Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and operate as a team player to meet shared goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

Previous dispatching experience preferred

Experience with Viryanet ServiceHub or G4 preferred

Experience with CC&B preferred

Physical demands, environment and schedule

Normal Office Work Environment

Overtime may be required

Competencies

We Advance

We Care

We Collaborate

We Have Perspective

Posting Requirements

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.