Geographic Information Systems Technician

RMSI; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Power is seeking a GIS Technician to support a major network modernization project. You will process project data and reflect upgrades on ESRI maps and SAP databases, working both independently and as part of a team.

The role requires accuracy, good time management, and the ability to learn new software quickly. Strong communication skills and adaptability to change are essential to deliver quality results within project SLAs.

Qualifications

• GIS-related qualification or experience is desirable.
• Experience with asset management data is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience handling large datasets and data quality analysis.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Able to quickly learn new software.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong communication skills including feedback and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s network and ESRI data capture practices.
• Ensure quality assurance methods and tools are used.
• Log and manage the client’s asset data on SAP and Excel.
• Troubleshoot data issues.
• Manage time and prioritisation to meet the SLA.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Learning new software

Education

GIS-related qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ESRI GIS

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Client, Scottish Power, is working on a large project with the aim to modernise their network through the implementation of Low Carbon Technologies. The role of the GIS technician is to process these projects by reflecting their network upgrades on systems such as ESRI and SAP. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, able to work well as part of a team, as well as on their own initiative and has great time management skills.

Objectives and responsibilities of this role

• Understand the client’s network and what practices are used to capture it on ESRI


• Ensuring quality assurance methods and tools are used


• Logging and managing the client’s asset data on SAP and excel


• Problem solving and troubleshooting data issues


• Time management and prioritisation skills to ensure projects are completed within the SLA

Requirements:

• Qualification in a GIS related field or experience in working with GIS or similar software is desirable


• Experience of working with data from asset management systems is desirable


• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite


• Experience in working with large datasets and in analysing data quality


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to quickly learn new software applications


• Flexible and adaptable to change


• Good communication skills including the ability to provide feedback and escalate issues