JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking an Operator, Meter Shop, who is responsible for tracking meter inventory levels.

Please Note: This position could be hired as a level I or II depending on qualifications and experience.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that all pre/post installation in-tests are completed per regulatory guidelines.
• Palletize meter for shipment to refurbishing vendor.
• Badge new meter/regulator for installation. Make minor repair to meter/regulator equipment.
• Receives material from vendors, including unloads trucks and inspects material for discrepancies between order and delivery. 
• Ships material to other locations; prepares material and documents; maintains necessary logs and inventory records.
• Monitor and track daily inventory levels. Determine the appropriate min/max levels for each inventory item. Process material receipts/transfers within 24 hours.
• Document all activities to ensure SOX compliance, paperwork is adequate for future process improvement and strengthen litigation/legislative/regulatory cases. Support activities to increase revenue/cost recoveries and reduce service diversion. Participate in continuous surveillance programs to find and fix conflicts before they escalate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• High School Diploma or GED 

Minimum experience required of the position

• Level I: No experience necessary. 
• Level II: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in warehousing operations supporting the gas distribution system, including safe and accurate operation of tools and equipment.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with coworkers, workers from other departments, supervisors and customers.
• Ability to interface with coworkers, workers from other departments, supervisors and customers.
• Ability to make decisions without direct supervision.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• An ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.

Desired:

• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Delta’s Customer Service policies
• Familiar with service territory area.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Class D (CDL) or Chauffer’s license will be required within the first 6 months of employment.

Note: As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

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.
• As a provider of essential services, Delta expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services 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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