Executive, GIS

Tradewinds Plantation Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a GIS Specialist to enhance geospatial data processing through machine learning. The ideal candidate should have a science degree in GIS, remote sensing, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience, especially in mobile/web GIS and strong skills in ArcGIS. This position involves applying techniques to automate tasks, develop predictive models, and support field operations. Competitive compensation and opportunities for travel are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in GIS/mobile/web GIS.
• Strong with ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online).
• Experience building or configuring Mobile Apps.
• Comfortable with data management and basic metadata.

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning techniques to automate geospatial data processing.
• Develop models for palm detection and crop health monitoring.
• Deploy mobile GIS apps for field data collection.
• Collaborate with teams to improve tools and documentation.

Skills

Machine learning techniques

GIS applications

Mobile app development

Data management

Communication skills

Python proficiency

SQL expertise

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, Agriculture or Land Survey

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

TensorFlow

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning techniques to automate and improve geospatial data processing and analysis.
• Develop models for applications such as palm detection, crop health monitoring, and predictive analysis.
• Develop and deploy mobile GIS apps for field data collection and decision support.
• Publish and maintain web maps, layers, and dashboards for various stakeholders.
• Manage data pipelines from desktop to web/mobile, including basic QA/QC and updates.
• Provide user support and training, especially for field deployments and offline use.
• Collaborate with Agronomy/Operations/R&D to gather requirements and improve tools.
• Document configurations, workflows, and basic SOPs for sustainability.

BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor /Masterof Science in GIS, Remote Sensning, Geography, Agriculture or Land Survey.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience (GIS/mobile/web GIS).
• Strong with ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online); Enterprise/Portal experience is an advantage.
• Experience building or configuring Mobile Apps (e.g., Field Maps/Survey123 or similar).
• Comfortable with data management (geodatabases, web layers, permissions, basic metadata).
• Problem-solver, independent and collaborative, clear communicator.
• Willing to travel frequently and work in plantation/field environments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good written and oral communication skills for creating and presenting GIS reports.
• Proficient in Esri product ie: Arcgis Pro, Webmaps and Arcgis Online, Global Mapper
• Strong proficiency in Python for geospatial scripting and automation (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas)
• Familiarity with applying machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) to spatial data processing and analysis.
• SQL expertise for database querying, management, and integration with geospatial data (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server).