Intern, GIS Analyst

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.•Owensboro, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Star is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students or recent graduates to join our team as summer interns. The GIS Analyst Intern will gain practical experience working with enterprise GIS databases, spatial analysis tools, mapping applications, and field asset information. Interns will work alongside GIS professionals and subject matter experts to support projects that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Interns will receive mentoring, detailed orientation and training, and opportunities to collaborate with multiple departments including Operations, Engineering, Integrity Management, Compliance, and Information Technology. This position offers exposure to real-world GIS applications within the natural gas pipeline industry and provides valuable professional experience in geospatial technologies. Interns will typically support the GIS team in the performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual business case processes, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of the department. They may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the Southern Star community and with fellow interns. Highlights/Internship Overview: This is a 12-week, competitively paid summer internship starting in May and ending in August. Interns work 40 hours per week with paid company holidays. A taxable housing stipend may be provided to obtain housing near the Southern Star work location if the successful candidate’s permanent home address and current college address is determined by Southern Star to be greater than reasonable driving distance from the assigned work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer information systems, or data science/data analytics
0-2 years of experience
Basic knowledge of business processes and procedures
Knowledge of database systems such as SQL Server databases
Knowledge of querying APIs for data usage in dashboarding solutions
Basic knowledge of structured and unstructured data and statistical tools
Understanding of statistical methods and their applications in business contexts
Basic knowledge of data quality methodologies
Proficiency in analytical and visualization tools
Ability to present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and adaptability
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Valid driver’s license and insurability

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or related certification
Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
Working knowledge in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis
License and Insurability: A valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy are required.

Responsibilities

Communicate, network, and manage stakeholders effectively.
Participate in the project planning process (short-term, long-term, cross-functional projects).
Stay updated with data analytics products/tools and business strategies.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
Partner with business units to gain business process knowledge.
Troubleshoots problems, identify possible solutions, and resolve issues.
Troubleshoot data quality issues between data sources and visualization tools.
Interpret data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, or suggest areas for improvement.
Writes queries or reports to provide data for various analytical projects.
Develop and maintain the support structure for visualization tools such as Power BI.
Provide training and support to team members on data tools and best practices.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes, methodologies, and findings.