Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

Entergy has entered into an agreement to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners. The sale is expected to close in approximately the third quarter of 2025.  

Entergy has no planned reduction in workforce as a result of this sale, and intends to operate the business as usual prior to the sale.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Perform SCADA, Metering, Odorization & Regulating Functions of the Gas Field Operations Group according to Office of Pipeline (OPS) Safety Requirements. Provide Field Operations expertise (direction and support) to Engineering, Construction, Maintenance and Contractor Crews / Groups for design, construction, and maintenance projects.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and replace/repair gas metering and pressure regulating devices.
• Test, calibrate and maintain gas metering, regulating, pressure recording and SCADA devices.
• Complete all documentation completely and accurately using paper and electronic media.
• Analyze data collected and determine remedial action needed to correct problems or potential problems.
• Perform all tasks within time and budget guidelines.
• Utilize Entergy Gas Operations computer application systems: GIS, EPOCH, Click Mobile and MS Office programs to help plan, schedule and document work.
• Assist with the evaluation and replacement of gas facilities (regulators, odorization, metering and SCADA equipment).
• Respond to Emergencies, after hour callout, weekends and holidays

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: PTEC or other instrumentation and controls certification or degree (knowledge of transmitter operation and calibration procedures)

Minimum experience required of the position

None

Preferred - 3-5 years natural gas industry experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Ability to interpret and understand equipment installation and repair procedures, Equipment diagrams, maps & records.
• Fundamental knowledge of metering and pressure regulating principles. Fundamental background in basic electricity and electronics and ability to operate various electronic/technical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of Company Safety and Work policies.
• Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part 192 related to Regulating, Odorization & SCADA Equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivator.
• PC skills and understanding of computers.
• Have and maintain a current/valid driver's license.
• Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations alone.
• Must be available/able to work by himself/herself on nights, weekends and holidays with no special consideration.
• Subject to 24 hour calllout.
• Preferred: Must reside within 45 road miles of the reporting location.   Class D with Class A CDL preferred driver’s license

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

None

Desired Qualifications/Experience

• Previous pneumatic and electronic instrumentation experience
• Experience with gas measurement configuration of flow computers and remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Understanding of different types of flow meters and AGA flow calculations
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and communication protocols between systems and remote measurement points (Modbus, Fisher ROC, RS-232, RS-485, etc)
• Knowledge of gas industry specific software (Fisher Roclink, Daniels Meter Link, Eagle Field Manager and other measurement specific
• software applications)
• Understanding of basic AC/DC circuits analysis. Knowledge of installing electrical conduit/wiring.
• Knowledge of control systems and different flow control types (pressure and flow)
• Knowledge of pipeline safety regulations
• Willingness to cross train in other functions of the Field Operations work group

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Work requires 90% of outdoor activity. Available for after hour callout, weekends and holidays. As a provider of essential

services, Entergy 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. Exempt employees may not be paid

overtime associated with such duties.

As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

(PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON-BARGAINING 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118385
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy 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. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy 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. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.