GIS Technical Specialist, Principal

Jobs at Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Dublin, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide GIS and database support for the implementation of risk management duties. Responds to queries and resolves technical issues. Leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be Dublin, San Ramon or Stockton. Position requires travel throughout the the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
10 years of experience with GIS applications in the utility industry.
5 years of experience in ArcGIS 9.x or later.
5 years of experience in Integrity Management function at a Gas Transmission or Pipeline Utility.
May be required to have a valid California driver's license on day one of employment
Travel required within service territory

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree, in engineering, geography, cartography, planning, computer science or related field
Certified GIS Professional
Project Management Certification
ESRI ArcSDE 9.x or later
ISAT or PODS Experience
Dynamic Risk Analysis
Project management experience
Leadership experience
Experience in developing and administering contracts.
3 years of direct software development work experience in an IT field.
Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192
Knowledge of PHMSA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) [Docket No. PHMSA- 2011-0023], "Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines"
Mastery / In-depth competencies in GIS analytics
Software engineering proficiency in spatial database applications, including ArcGIS 9.x or later
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to initiate and maintain exemplary working relationships with other technology workers and business customers.
Expert communication skills; ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing to diverse groups of people; ability to organize and present information and recommendations to Officers, Directors and the industry
Mastery/in-depth expertise in Microsoft Access, Oracle, or SQL server databases; ability to write, analyze, and maintain complex SQL queries and stored procedures
Demonstrated ability to continue to learn new skills and willingness to share knowledge with others
Safety record demonstrating safety is a priority for self and team

Responsibilities

Act as a thought leader, applying extensive unique subject matter expertise in the development of strategy or resolution of complex issues
Work with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making; anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions for unique and complex problems
Develop and present complex technical information clearly, concisely and effectively to Officer and Director levels across PG&E and in industry forums
Manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives with significant risk and impact to the company or LOB
Work with Business and IT Leads, Business Users and Vendors to design, construct, implement and support software systems.
Monitor, track and report on the status of projects and initiatives as required
Represent PG&E in professional industry associations, leveraging expertise and industry involvement to achieve positive results.
Use unique expertise to drive effective evaluation and application of new technology in order to optimize future developments in terms of cost and operability.
Support the development, review & update of procedures, standards and specifications as required.
Utilize advanced knowledge and broad expertise to solve complex problems regarding GIS-related software, hardware, work processes, user support and data integration
Work autonomously on all projects including extremely complex projects
Demonstrate by personal action a 100% commitment to employee and public safety.
Coach and mentor to GIS Technical Specialists, may provide direction to less experienced employees.