Jason Raffray named Louisiana Locator of the Year
“I have a passion for hard work,I think about the personworkingnext to me,and I try to give an honest effort no matter the situation,” said JasonRaffray, Locator, Damage Prevention, Entergy New OrleansGas.
This type of drive and focus is whatpropelledthe Entergy New Orleansgasemployeetowork over 8,000locateticketsin 2021.Due toJason’soutstandingskill and dedication to hiswork,hewas recognized as the Louisiana Locator of the Yearat the Louisiana Damage Prevention Summitin Baton Rouge.
Jasonworkswithexcavatorsoflarge projects in theNew OrleansMid-City and Bywater areastomarkunderground utility linesand prevent gas leaks.He has been a gas employee for 15 years and is highly respected byhis team forhis technical skills, knowledge of the gas system and ability to workwellwith others.Following the historic impact of Hurricane Ida,Jason and the Damage Prevention team worked long hours and responded to hundredsof ticketsin difficult locationsto supportelectric restoration.
Jasonwas thankfulfor histeam and for the personal honorfromovercomingthe unique challengespresentedin 2021when being named Locator of the Year.
“We’ve got a great team,” said Jason.“I can’t help but feelproud by the award,but it alsoshowshow good our grouphas beento support me.”
