Data Specialist II: GIS & Hydrographic Data Processing

Fugro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro Malaysia is seeking a Data Specialist 2 to perform post-processing of survey data including navigation, positioning, bathymetry and multibeam backscatter, and to operate GIS and CAD systems for GIS databases and charts.

You will produce GIS databases and charts, evaluate data quality against contract specs, support tendering activities, and help improve processing workflows while complying with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience 0 - 2 years.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Surveying (Land/Hydrography), Geoscience, GIS or a closely related field.
• Very strong communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experienced user of ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD and data processing software packages.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Undertake processing of survey data such as navigation, positioning, echo sounder and backscatter data acquired from the field.
• Produce GIS databases and survey charts compliant with Fugro or client specific standards as required.
• Evaluate the quality and presentation of data received from the field, ensuring that contract specifications have been met.
• Support survey preparation and tendering activities by processing data, preparing line plans and charts as required.
• Assist the Data Centre Manager to develop and maintain the templates, procedures, work practices and standards relating to processing, charting and GIS.
• Drive continuous improvement of processing, GIS and charting workflows by critically evaluating current procedures and making suggestions for improvements and efficiency savings.
• Actively support and comply with all company policies (HR, QA, HSSE, ICT) and standards, leading by example.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Surveying (Land/Hydrography)

Geoscience

GIS

Related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Data processing software

Geomedia

MakaiPlan

Fledermaus

CARIS

.NET

JavaScript

Python

Job description

Fugro Malaysia is seeking a Data Specialist 2 to perform post-processing of survey data including navigation, positioning, bathymetry and multibeam backscatter, and to operate GIS and CAD systems for GIS databases and charts.

You will produce GIS databases and charts, evaluate data quality against contract specs, support tendering activities, and help improve processing workflows while complying with company policies.