GIS Technical Assistant II

GIS Technical Assistant II

Employment Opportunity      

Innovative minds will power the future of energy. The NGC Group has pioneered a world-class model for energy prosperity, spearheading the value maximization of our local natural gas sector.

As a member of our organization, you can seize the opportunity to advance your career potential and achieve extraordinary value for our country.

If you are focused on astute collaboration that drives competitiveness, we want you.

Value driven team players ready to be part of a dynamic environment are invited to apply for the position of:

GIS Technical Assistant II - Job ID# 13426

OBJECTIVE

To build and maintain NGC's GIS Database, use GIS software to analyse spatial and non-spatial information and provide GIS solutions as required to the NGC Group of Companies and its stakeholders.

The minimum requirements for the position are:

• BSc. Degree in Geomatics Engineering or equivalent
• An Advance Diploma in Geographic Information System or equivalent
• Certificate in Information Systems will be an asset
• Professional membership(s) in GIS/Geomatics
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in the GIS field

FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates the integrity of existing datasets and its metadata.
• Assists with the development of new GIS datasets and accompanying metadata for the NGC Group of Companies.
• Performs Field Surveys and Site Visits necessary to retrieve accurate data using the appropriate Survey techniques.
• Ensure completeness of the Enterprise GIS database by continuous input of all spatial and non-spatial data using the appropriate tools and procedures.
• Consolidates, edits, retrieves, analyses, and standardizes data and metadata.
• Performs routine Geodatabase validation, compression, and review to prevent Enterprise GIS database corruption.
• Author, maintain and publish GIS services, packages, web maps and applications that will be available to web users.
• Plan, administer and configure the organization's GIS home page, member roles, groups, and access to GIS resources.
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS mobile applications field to office services as requested by the NGC Group of Companies.
• Assist with all GIS upgrades and system maintenance (APDM, Oracle/SQL, ESRI) as required to ensure an updated and relevant enterprise system architecture capable of meeting the needs of the organization.
• Compile and integrate multiple data types from various sources e.g. aerial photography, satellite imagery, LiDAR data and GNSS data for spatial and temporal analysis and modelling..
• Utilise various mapping software and cartographic principles to accurately create and modify digital and traditional maps as requested by internal and external customers.
• Ensure GIS maps showing proposed or existing project parameters are accurate and up-to-date during project's life cycle. This includes on-site field reconnaissance.
• Participate in field and desktop feasibility studies with NGC's internal and/or external customers to ascertain the optimum locations of proposed gas line routes and/ or facility sites.
• Generate and archive Prelay and Postlay Alignment sheet reports.
• Utilise the full suite of GIS tools to develop new line routes, update existing line routes as well as to perform Spatial Analysis and 3D modelling where required.
• Conduct presentations and trainings to assist and train customers on the capabilities and utilization of GIS as it relates to their role in the organization and group of companies.
• Liaises with external agencies to acquire/ share information regarding maps, leases, etc. for land and offshore.
• Develop and maintain a spatial data infrastructure through formalized partnerships with government agencies and utility companies.
• Conduct Field and Office QA/QC on all spatial and attribute data deliverables from in-house and external sources.
• Prepare s comprehensive written responses in the form of letters, memos or e-mails on work received and completed.
• Verifies all invoices submitted by Contractors and Consultants.
• Prepares weekly/monthly reports on Project or work being undertaken.
• Evaluates contractual documents and prepares detail reports on contractor obligations and performance.
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• Performs any other related duties as delegated by the Supervisor of the sect ion.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with industry standard mapping tools, especially ESRI and Autodesk products
• Experience in database management systems, data processing and analysis
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of NGC's Pipeline Network.
• Knowledge of Trimble GPS/GNSS Equipment and Post-Processing Tools and Software.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop training manuals and professional reports for Public Presentations, Procedures, Project/Performance reporting, Justifications and Codes & Standards
• Ability to think creatively in terms of tools and process development
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to develop scripts for customization of ArcGIS suite of software

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Decision Making and Problem-Solving Capabilities
• Demonstrates high level of accountability for executing assigned tasks
• Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Strong collaboration and team-work

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NGC offers a competitive compensation package for permanent employees, inclusive of Housing Allowance, Pension Benefits, Group Life Medical Coverage, Computer and Educational Loans.

Interested candidates are required to apply online via the Careers tab 

Closing date for applications June 14, 2022.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.