GIS Analyst I - Houston, United States - Markpointe

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    Job Description

    The GIS Analyst I will coordinate all aspects of GIS activities associated with gathering, creating, converting, managing, mapping, editing, and analyzing spatial data in support of midstream oil and gas capital projects.

    The GIS Analyst I will routinely interact with various internal and external stakeholders to insure necessary information, drawings, and databases are integrated with the GIS and that project objectives are met.


    Perform advanced GIS analysis and spatial database management as it pertains to the day-to-day operation of the GIS and associated applications.


    Provide input to the design and management of GIS databases, tools, and applications.

    Integrate existing data from a variety of internal and external sources into the GIS database.

    Develop and implement specific GIS tools to assist end users with daily mapping and analysis as needed.

    Perform spatial data analysis, attribution, management

    Develop and utilize quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy

    Design, write, and maintain GIS workflow documentation

    Search for and mines data from disparate external sources

    Create presentation quality maps and completes complex geo spatial analysis to support the midstream business.

    Create and present in-house training material.


    Requirements


    5+ years of progressive experience with the last 2 years as a GIS Tech II / Analyst or similar role.

    Must have 2 years of previous experience using ArcGIS 10.0 or higher

    In-depth knowledge of the pipeline industry is highly desirable

    Advanced experience with ESRI Desktop products is required.

    Knowledge advanced cartographic principles required

    Alignment Sheet preparation experience is required

    FERC Experience is preferred

    PODS and/or APDM experience preferred

    Experience with Class Location and HCA Analysis a plus

    Familiarity with GIS automation techniques using Python scripting, ArcObjects programing, model builder and/or VBA/VBscript

    Familiarity with ArcGIS server, SQL Server, Oracle is desirable

    GISP and/or Esri Certification is desirable

    Must be proficient with MS Office products Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

    Education

    Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

    Competencies

    Good written and verbal communication skills

    Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

    Customer focused

    Business and people acumen


    Benefits

    Blue Cross Blue Shield