GIS Technical Specialist- Flexible Location

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•San Ramon, CA

3d•$88,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gas Operations Asset Knowledge Management (AKM) organization's vision is to enable risk-informed, data-driven decision-making by leveraging and improving records/data, managing, and integrating data systems, and deploying strategic technology solutions. The major functions of the AKM organization include data management, emerging technology R&D; technology deployment and development; and asset registry data management and improvement. AKM works closely with partners across Gas Operations and IT to support PG&E’s mission critical processes collaboratively and strategically. This position provides GIS and database support for the implementation of risk management duties. It responds to queries and resolves technical issues. It leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports and contributes to the company’s initiative to shift to the next-generation GIS. Traveling is expected to be mostly for project meetings or all hands, primarily to Oakland General Office, Bishop Ranch Building Z (may move to Pleasanton), or San Ramon Valley Conference Center. The position will require approximately 10% of travel time in the work schedule. The location is flexible within the PG&E Service Territory, with the hiring leader making the final decision on appropriate headquarters based on business need. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
3 years of experience with GIS applications.
1 year of experience in ArcGIS 9.x or later.
1 year experience in ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or later
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Oracle, or SQL server databases
Proficiency in a programming language - Shell script, Python, Java, and/or Visual Basic
Safety record demonstrating safety is a priority for self and team

Nice To Haves

Utility or Pipeline industry experience.
ESRI field app development experience
Utility Network data model experience
Certified GIS Professional
Gas Distribution or Transmission Experience.
Integrity Management and Risk Management experience.
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"

Responsibilities

Provide user support with GIS tools / functionality
Provide GIS support and data integration.
Gather, integrate, and convert data from various sources into ArcGIS databases
Develop and perform data gathering, data integration and quality control procedures for geospatial data, interface with data source systems to resolve issues
Respond to requests for GIS queries or maps for special projects.
Create and update metadata and catalog GIS layers, including documenting work flow procedures for staff using GIS, both in the office and in the field.
Develop and refresh GIS data for PG&E’s external GIS web sites and public outreach programs
Support the preparation of annual reports to FERC, (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), SEC (Security and Exchange Commission), OPS (Office of Pipeline Safety) and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission).
Support enterprise GIS data modeling and data capture initiatives as well as software functionality review.
Assess and coordinate GIS software and hardware needs of the department, evaluate new GIS software and databases
Work collaboratively with other work groups and vendors, troubleshoot issues, produce technical communication
Continually identify opportunities for improvement in the way work is done, share expertise and lessons learned
Demonstrate by personal action a 100% commitment to employee and public safety.
Accurately identify Safety Critical Elements.
Provide integrity assurance input to the Integrity Management Program group.