GIS ANALYST II
About The Position
The GIS Analyst II coordinates GIS activities for midstream capital projects, including gathering, creating, converting, and analyzing spatial data with GIS programs and related software. The role coordinates with other departments to integrate necessary information, drawings, and databases into the GIS system, and customizes user interfaces through application programming compatible with the system. The position leads GIS efforts for engineering FEED and detailed design, performs advanced geospatial analysis and spatial database management, contributes to GIS database and tool design, and develops mapping and analysis tools for end users. It also supports data integration and quality control, creates workflow documentation and presentation-quality maps, prepares and presents internal training, and mentors less experienced staff. The role is based in Houston, Texas, in a normal office environment.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of progressive GIS experience, including the last 5 years as a GIS Analyst or in a similar role.
- At least 5 years of experience using ArcGIS 10.0 or higher.
- In-depth knowledge of the pipeline industry.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with ESRI Desktop products and other GIS/CAD and graphics drawing applications.
- Knowledge of advanced cartographic principles.
- Alignment sheet generation experience.
- Familiarity with GIS automation techniques using Python scripting, ArcObjects programming, ModelBuilder, and/or VBA/VBScript.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Customer-focused approach.
- Business and people acumen.
Nice To Haves
- FERC experience is preferred.
- PODS and/or APDM experience is preferred.
- Experience with Class Location and HCA Analysis is a plus.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Server, SQL Server, and Oracle is desirable.
- GISP and/or Esri certification is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead GIS efforts for engineering FEED and detailed design on midstream capital projects, including location and route mapping, alignment sheet generation, crossing list generation, and impact analysis calculations.
- Perform advanced GIS analysis and spatial database management for day-to-day GIS operations and associated applications.
- Provide input to the design and management of GIS databases, tools, and applications.
- Integrate data from internal and external sources into the GIS database.
- Develop and implement GIS tools to assist end users with daily mapping and analysis.
- Perform spatial data analysis, attribution, and management.
- Develop and use quality-control procedures to ensure data accuracy.
- Design, write, and maintain GIS workflow documentation.
- Search for and mine data from disparate external sources.
- Create presentation-quality maps and perform complex geospatial analysis to support the midstream business.
- Create and present in-house training material.
- Mentor less experienced staff and foster a team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
