Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a professional contact center representative with top performance in productivity, satisfaction and quality scores, the role will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class customer experience to Delta Utility customers through voice, chat and email interactions, with a goal of resolving their issue on their first interaction.

The ideal candidate will be a professional with great communication skills and stellar process and schedule adherence, this team member is excited about supporting our customers and aligning with Delta Utilities mission and values. This is a full-time position based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to all questions relating to all company customer service inquiries via verbal and/or written communication with a focus on one call resolution.
• Issues orders to field services to establish or discontinue gas service
• Resolves billing inquiries, performs account adjustments, negotiate payment arrangements and deposit amounts, processes online customer service and electronic billing inquiries and follows-up on customer accounts
• Negotiates and/or accepts payments and payment arrangements with delinquent customers that achieve mutually agreed upon terms and conditions following outlined policies
• Manages customer complaints within guidelines of company policy to ensure consistency and the highest quality of customer service; provides follow-up by completing appropriate records and documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of company systems, policies, procedures, reporting and other information to identify customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction
• Interacts with other departments to resolve customer inquiries and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Performs related job duties as assigned and required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school education or GED

Minimum experience required of the position

• Requires one (1) year of customer service, billing or collections experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Experience working in a metrics-driven environment with responsibility of delivering good to world class results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver quality interactions
• High Active Listening to effectively resolve the customer’s issue on the first interaction
• Emotional intelligence and empathy skills needed to deliver desired outcomes
• Negotiation Skills to bring accounts back into good standing in a timely manner
• Experience in Inbound Customer Support or Outbound collections/appointment setting experience preferred

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

Please Note: This is an on-site position located at one of our 3 locations, Downtown, Mid-City and/or Westbank. The main location is at 201 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans and it would be 5-days a week, in office. 

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.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans, LA 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. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is 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 acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 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. 

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 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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