Geographic Information Systems Technician - Cypress, United States - SiEnergy

Description

SEnergy Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

Reports to:GIS Analyst

Experience Required: 0 to 3 years

SEnergy is a premier natural-gas utility that provides exceptional customer service through its partnerships with land developers and homeowners in the Austin, Houston, and DFW markets.

Job Description:

SEnergy is seeking a full-time GIS Technician (Entry Level) in its Cypress (Houston) office.This position is a great opportunity for GIS professionals looking to develop and share their ArcGIS database and related computer technology skills to enhance processes related to the natural gas distribution industry. This is primarily an office position within the Engineering Group.Up to 5 percent travel to DFW Metroplex, Houston, and Austin areas may be required on occasion.

If you are a motivated, flexible individual looking to begin/renew your career in GIS, you will likely succeed in this role. You will utilize the latest ESRI software, gain experience in an enterprise GIS environment, learn about the natural gas industry, acquire new skills, and help SEnergys Business Development, Engineering and Construction, and Operations divisions make better and faster decisions.

The ideal candidate must be a team-oriented, attentive to detail, organized, out-of-the-box thinker open to professional development.

Position Requirements:

Compile and convert spatial and non-spatial data from various sources to digital format e.g. scan documents, digitize scanned maps and engineering plans and otherwise geo-reference spatial data

Read and interpret maps and drawings e.g. easements, plats, engineering plans, and as-builts

Create, edit, manipulate GIS data and ensure GIS data integrity and reliability

Perform spatial analysis and modeling

Create maps, charts, and other visualizations to communicate spatial information and analysis results effectively

Provide technical assistance and support for Engineering Groups projects, applications, and data

Occasional outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions

Explore new methods, technologies, and applications for spatial data and analysis

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills:

Bachelors Degree in GIS or related field with courses in GIS

Sound understanding of GIS principles, coordinate projections, relational database concepts and spatial analysis

Proficiency using ArcPro and Microsoft software including Word and Excel

Knowledge of Model Builder, Python, SQL preferred

Familiarity with mapping, surveying, and engineering practices preferred

No supervisory experience necessary

Relevant GIS course work will be considered in lieu of work experience

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Money Purchase Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays