Geospatial Technical Data Specialist.

Head Energy AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Energy Consulting AS is seeking a Geospatial Technical Data Specialist to support offshore operations with high-quality geospatial data, maps and data packages. You will refine workflows and collaborate with data owners, survey specialists and engineers to deliver practical, data-driven solutions.

You will work on maintaining geospatial standards, metadata, and procedures, while exploring automation and AI opportunities to improve day-to-day processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geospatial sciences, GIS, geomatics, surveying, geography, engineering, data management or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant experience in managing, analysing, quality-controlling and visualising geospatial data.
• Practical experience with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, understanding of CRS, data quality and formats.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, FME, automation or scripting is an advantage.
• Experience from offshore operations, surveying, engineering or energy industry is an advantage.
• Practical experience with Service Now and Azure DevOps is useful.
• Good written and verbal English; Norwegian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trusted geospatial data, maps and data packages for offshore operations, projects and reporting.
• Manage, analyse and quality-control spatial data for completeness and correct positioning.
• Maintain and improve geospatial workflows using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, FME and automation tools.
• Collaborate with users, data owners and survey specialists to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data models, standards, metadata and guidance.
• Identify recurring needs and convert manual tasks into repeatable workflows.
• Support users through troubleshooting and documentation.
• Explore AI opportunities to improve workflows.

Skills

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Automation

Geospatial analysis

Coordinate reference systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geospatial sciences or related

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Automation scripts

Job description

Head Energy Consulting AS

Head Energy is an independent Scandinavian engineering & consulting house providing a wide range of products to onshore and offshore industries. We work with reputed clients in Energy, Civil Construction & Infrastructure, and Industry.

Head Energy has more than 900 employees, and offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo, Trondheim, Gothenburg, Stenungsund, Esbjerg, Odense, and Hamburg. We are employee owned, client focused and growth oriented.

We live by our core values: Responsible | Honest | Inclusive | Innovative.

Our vision is to bring our employees and clients one step ahead.

We are looking for a Geospatial Technical Data Specialist

Pnr: 6001613

Job Description:

As a Geospatial Technical Data Specialist, you will work with experienced colleagues to support efficient day-to-day offshore operations. You will also contribute to continuous improvement by applying geospatial technology, data and tools to streamline workflows, improve data quality and enable better operational decisions.

In This Role, You Will:

• Deliver trusted geospatial data, maps and technical data packages that support offshore operations, projects, survey activities and regulatory reporting.
• Manage, analyse and quality-control spatial data to ensure it is complete, correctly positioned, consistently structured and fit for operational use.
• Maintain and improve operational geospatial workflows using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, FME and supporting automation tools.
• Work closely with users, data owners, survey specialists and other technical disciplines to clarify requirements, resolve data issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Contribute to the maintenance of geospatial data models, standards, symbology, metadata, procedures and technical guidance.
• Identify recurring operational needs and help convert manual activities into documented, repeatable and sustainable workflows.
• Support users and colleagues through troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, documentation and practical guidance.
• Explore opportunities to use AI to improve and streamline day-to-day processes.

Typical tasks will include:

• Prepare and quality-control maps, charts, data packages and other geospatial deliverables for offshore activities and projects.
• Quality control, transform, integrate and publish data from internal systems, external providers, engineering and survey sources.
• Perform coordinate reference system checks, transformations and georeferencing to ensure accurate positioning.
• Review spatial data, metadata, symbology and services for compliance with agreed data models and business requirements, resolving any discrepancies identified.
• Prepare and submit geospatial information to relevant authorities in accordance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, templates and user guidance, and support incoming geospatial requests.
• Evaluate new data sources and workflow enhancements, contributing to standards and initiatives that improve data quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geospatial sciences, GIS, geomatics, surveying, geography, engineering, data management or another relevant discipline. Relevant practical experience may compensate for formal education.
• Relevant experience in managing, analysing, quality-controlling and visualising geospatial data.
• Practical experience with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, together with an understanding of coordinate reference systems, spatial data quality and common geospatial data formats.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise. FME, automation or scripting is an advantage.
• Experience from offshore operations, surveying, engineering or the energy industry is an advantage.
• Practical experience with use of Service Now and Azure Dev Ops is useful.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Personal Traits:

• You are analytical and detail-oriented, while maintaining an understanding of the wider operational context.
• You work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver reliably in a dynamic operational environment.
• You collaborate effectively across disciplines and with external suppliers, and take a service-oriented approach to understanding and meeting user needs.
• You communicate clearly, explain technical topics in an accessible way and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
• You are open to change, motivated by continuous improvement and willing to learn and adopt new tools and working methods.

Applications will be evaluated continuously

Language:

• English
• Norwegian

In Head Energy You Get:

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry´s most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.