GIS Technician II

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

137d

About The Position

Performs Geographic Information System (GIS) posting assignments of proposed engineering and operations related projects, tracks and maintains the records related to those assignments.

Requirements

• Requires a GIS/Drafting certificate or 60 credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of education, an equivalent level of experience with a 2:1 experience to education ratio totaling 4 years will be considered.
• 2 - 4 years of GIS experience with an understanding of design methods for construction drawings, diagrams, and maps through the use of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform basic to moderately complex level assignments in support of distribution operations, such as construction projects, permit applications, etc.
• Utilize ArcMap skills to support electric or gas operations.
• Establish, apply, and maintain GIS production standards in the development and production of construction plans and specifications.
• Enter as-built, survey data, field notes, plats, legal descriptions, address information, etc. in continuous effort to keep GIS database current.
• Create and run queries of GIS data to provide easier access and retrieval of CNP infrastructure information from GIS database to support statistical analysis and creation of accurate maps.
• Perform GIS attribute and geometric network editing as required.
• Review existing or incoming documents and data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and/or completeness.
• Identify data quality and integration problems associated with geospatial and attribute data.
• Interpret construction designs and drawings of both existing and proposed electric or gas distribution facilities.
• Collect information and compile data to quantify electric or gas facilities within newly annexed or de-annexed geographic areas, including metes and bounds interpretations.
• Review and update engineering company plans detailing facility locations.
• Analyze and interpret spatial data to ensure system integrity.
• Assist customers and employees with basic facility information inquiries.
• Research company archive files for project or archived data.
• Mentor, develop, and train less experienced staff to perform duties listed above.
• Carry out general office functions in the support of the engineering department.
• Perform additional duties as apparent or as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree