JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a SCADA Engineer who is responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining SCADA systems and measurement technologies used in natural gas operations. This role ensures accurate monitoring, control, and reporting of gas flow and system performance through integration with Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and telemetry systems.

Travel: This position will have some travel of at least one field visit per month. All of our locations are within Orleans, LA Parish and Baton Rouge, LA, metro. A company vehicle will be provided. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide Gas Distribution and Transmission Engineering Support for Gas Operations.
• Support duties include technical support for Gas High Pressure Measurement groups (large industrial measurement, gas pressure regulation, gas odorization equipment)
• Technical expertise in Gas AGA Measurement types 3, 7, and 9 (orifice meter, turbine meter, ultrasonic meter)
• Responsible for Gas SCADA system administration and support. Focus is to support the Gas Dispatch Center (GDC) to ensure 24/7 monitoring of Gas Distribution, Transmission, and Generation systems.
• Assist GDC with technical assistance regarding SCADA system (host database queries, trend building, automated reports, Ad Hoc reporting, alarm database management).
• Assist New Orleans and Baton Rouge measurement groups to identify, troubleshoot, and repair SCADA/measurement related problems (field RTU programming, PID control, telecom, telemetry and measurement issues,).
• Monitor SCADA system performance, system backups, verify historical database functioning correctly and perform database management.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate measurement at Gas Supplier City Gate locations and daily/monthly review of Gas Dispatch vs Supplier volumes for any anomalies
• Responsible to provide (as needed) gas technical measurement expertise for sizing specialized gas pressure regulating equipment for customers
• Responsible for R&D testing new gas measurement equipment to improve safety, accuracy, or efficiency of gas personnel
• Document SCADA troubleshooting procedures/solutions
• Aid GDC supervisor in developing SCADA training for operators as needed
• Work extended hours in emergencies and be available with other supervisors for afterhours call outs.  (SCADA host failures)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from four year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered. Or other related field of study, such as, Computer Science or Math.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 2+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Excellent computer system skills required (MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel)
• Experience administrating a Windows Server environment (managing users, group policy changes, managing updates, etc).
• Exceptional communication skills are necessary to work with other technical groups to troubleshoot and address problems.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal & teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and departments
• SCADA administration experience
• Gas Distribution/Transmission utility experience
• Experience managing remote monitoring and control systems
• Experience managing TCP/IP networks
• Experience in instrumentation, calibration, transmitters, PLC logic
• Basic understanding of various telecommunications technologies
• Familiarity with modbus and/or other communication protocols
• Familiarity with IT networks and equipment (routers, switches, etc…)

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

     • None

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
•  Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas service across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Once all announced transactions are complete, Delta Utilities will be a $1.7 billion organization representing 600,000 customers and among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and will acquire Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in summer 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers.  We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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