Sr. Engineer, Power GIS

TAQA Distribution; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

TAQA Distribution is seeking a Sr. GIS Associate to manage and analyze spatial data for GIS Power. The role involves creating maps, tools and workflows to support planning, asset management and O&M activities, with a focus on data accuracy and system usability.

You will collaborate with teams to ensure data conversion is accurate, maintain the GIS database, and assist in developing GIS solutions. Strong ArcGIS ESRI expertise and 3 years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or equivalent is required.
• 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong expertise in ArcGIS ESRI and GIS data handling.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced Spatial Analysis and Queries to support planning, asset management and decision making.
• Monitors and tracks data conversion and automation operations for new projects and daily activities of the Network, ensuring GIS data accuracy.
• Oversee data collection from multiple departments across sites to update the GIS Database in a timely manner.
• Lead data QA/QC to ensure data meets standard specifications.
• Ensure asset data availability in accessible formats for users and stakeholders.
• Provide timely GIS support to end users and troubleshoot major applications.
• Train new GIS users and coordinate On Site support for smooth workflows.
• Develop procedures and strategies to improve system usability across the company.
• Review data gaps and reconcile Asset Information with MAXIMO to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain GIS-based tools for visualization and data management.

Skills

ArcGIS ESRI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or equivalent

Master’s degree in Geography or equivalent

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Responsible for managing and analyzing spatial data for the GIS Power, creating maps, tools and workflows to support the planning, asset management and Operation & Maintenance activities with the usage of GIS. The Sr. Associate ensures data accuracy, assisting in developing GIS Solutions and collaborate with the team to ensure all data is converted properly and the system is up to date whilst coordinates addition of new requirements to allow full utilization of the system and to maintain quality.

General Responsibilities:

• Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems
• Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Reporting
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business and Transco’s policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced Spatial Analysis and Queries to support planning, asset management and decision making.
• Monitors and tracks data conversion and automation operations for new projects and daily activities of the Network, to ensure that data is maintained in GIS format as accurately as it is possible.
• Oversee follow up with various departments in different sites the routine collection of project information from planning to commissioning in order to incorporate into the GIS Database in a timely manner
• Lead data QA/ QC operations to ensure that data meet the standard specifications requirements.
• Ensure the availability of asset data to users in the best formats for easy access and review.
• Ensure timely and effective support to all end users on GIS applications, awareness and diffusion. Troubleshoots major applications, as required.
• Oversee the training of new GIS users in order to serve the daily business activities and streamline the workflow. Follows up on their progress with On Site support whenever it is required.
• Take part in the preparation and development of procedures and strategies that can enhance the usability of the system across the company.
• Check and monitors the editing works and generates performance reports.
• Review data gap analysis and Asset Information reconciliation with MAXIMO; resolves and manages outstanding issues.
• Performs Data Extractions and preparation in various formats with attention to details, quality control and data security
• Develop and implement a set of standards and specifications for the collection and maintenance of asset data.
• Assess user needs and analyze requirements to enhance system functionalities
• Assist in developing of GIS-Based tools and applications for visualizing, managing data and optimizing GIS utilization
• Review data gap with other Systems such as Single Line Diagram, DMS etc.
• Review data gap analysis to ensure connectivity model is accurate and up to date to serve purpose. Coordinate with related departments and GIS Editor/Surveyor to ensure completeness and accuracy of network connectivity
• Generate Asset reports, dashboards, maps and presentations using GIS as needed

General Responsibilities:

• Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems
• Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Reporting
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business and Transco’s policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced Spatial Analysis and Queries to support planning, asset management and decision making.
• Monitors and tracks data conversion and automation operations for new projects and daily activities of the Network, to ensure that data is maintained in GIS format as accurately as it is possible.
• Oversee follow up with various departments in different sites the routine collection of project information from planning to commissioning in order to incorporate into the GIS Database in a timely manner
• Lead data QA/ QC operations to ensure that data meet the standard specifications requirements.
• Ensure the availability of asset data to users in the best formats for easy access and review.
• Ensure timely and effective support to all end users on GIS applications, awareness and diffusion. Troubleshoots major applications, as required.
• Oversee the training of new GIS users in order to serve the daily business activities and streamline the workflow. Follows up on their progress with On Site support whenever it is required.
• Take part in the preparation and development of procedures and strategies that can enhance the usability of the system across the company.
• Check and monitors the editing works and generates performance reports.
• Review data gap analysis and Asset Information reconciliation with MAXIMO; resolves and manages outstanding issues.
• Performs Data Extractions and preparation in various formats with attention to details, quality control and data security
• Develop and implement a set of standards and specifications for the collection and maintenance of asset data.
• Assess user needs and analyze requirements to enhance system functionalities
• Assist in developing of GIS-Based tools and applications for visualizing, managing data and optimizing GIS utilization
• Review data gap with other Systems such as Single Line Diagram, DMS etc.
• Review data gap analysis to ensure connectivity model is accurate and up to date to serve purpose. Coordinate with related departments and GIS Editor/Surveyor to ensure completeness and accuracy of network connectivity
• Generate Asset reports, dashboards, maps and presentations using GIS as needed
• Apply established protocols for the use of GIS software and assist in access permissions as part of GIS established user access privileges
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the line manager, ensuring alignment with functional objectives and organizational priorities.

HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols:

• The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:
• Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
• Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
• Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
• Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant working experience

Strong expertise in ArcGIS ESRI

Desired Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geography or equivalent.