Gas plant operator Jobs in New Orleans, LA

OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Gas Measurement Manager to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success. Job summary The Measurement Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the oversight of gas measurement functions related to system inputs and on-system transportation, SCADA data acquisition, and regulatory data integrity across the organization’s gas distribution systems. Operating at the intersection of technical systems, regulatory compliance, and financial accountability, this role directly supports the accuracy of gas settlement processes, audit readiness, and system reliability. This position leads a multidisciplinary team and interfaces regularly with senior leadership, Legal, IT, Field Operations, upstream pipelines and external agencies. The successful candidate will bring a blend of expertise in gas measurement standards, SCADA systems, regulatory frameworks, and people leadership. Responsibilities : Serve as the enterprise-wide subject matter expert on gas measurement and SCADA data integrity, advising senior leadership on compliance exposure and risk mitigation strategies. Lead strategic planning for system upgrades, regulatory adaptation, and long-term data integrity initiatives. Represent the company in regulatory audits, industry working groups, and technology evaluations. Oversee vendor relationships and capital planning related to measurement and SCADA infrastructure. Requirements : Experience in gas measurement, SCADA systems, regulatory compliance, utility operations Experience with enterprise SCADA / measurement platforms and analytics tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Fabric. Familiarity with pipeline operations, gas settlements, and gas control room environments. Knowledge of gas measurement standards, SCADA protocols, and federal / state regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in data modeling, analytics, and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric) to analyze measurement trends, system performance, and compliance metrics. Understanding of gas supply chain economics, nominations, imbalance management, and measurement’s impact on settlements and revenue assurance. Deep expertise in flow measurement technologies (e.g., ultrasonic, turbine, and orifice meters) and calibration practices in accordance with AGA and API standards. Experience with measurement systems such as Flow-Cal, PGAS, Quorum, or similar, and with automation tools (Python, Power Automate, or Excel macros). At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities. As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package. OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.