Geospatial Technical Data Specialist

NES Fircroft; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Geospatial Technical Data Specialist in Stavanger for a fixed-term contract from 28.09.2026 to 01.09.2027. You will deliver trusted geospatial data, maps and data packages to support offshore operations, surveys and regulatory reporting.

You will manage, analyse and quality-control spatial data, maintain workflows in ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and FME, and collaborate with users and data owners to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geospatial sciences, GIS, geomatics, surveying, geography, engineering, data management or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant practical experience in managing, analysing, quality-controlling and visualising geospatial data.
• Proficiency with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro; understanding of coordinate reference systems and geospatial data formats.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise; FME, automation or scripting is a plus.
• Experience from offshore operations, surveying, engineering or energy industry is advantageous.
• Good English communication; Norwegian language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trusted geospatial data, maps and data packages for offshore operations and regulatory reporting.
• Manage, analyse and quality-control spatial data for completeness, positioning, structure and operational use.
• Maintain and improve geospatial workflows using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and FME.
• Collaborate with users, data owners and survey specialists to clarify requirements and solve data issues.
• Contribute to data models, standards, metadata, procedures and technical guidance.
• Identify recurring needs and convert manual tasks into repeatable workflows.
• Support users with troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
• Explore AI opportunities to streamline processes.
• Prepare and quality-control maps, data packages and other deliverables for offshore projects.
• Publish and transform data from internal/external sources; perform CRS checks and georeferencing.
• Review metadata, symbology and services for compliance; submit geospatial info to authorities.
• Maintain documentation, templates and user guides; evaluate new data sources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Geospatial sciences degree

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Job description

Geospatial Technical Data Specialist

Contract period: 28.09.2026 - 01.09.2027

Location: Stavanger

Main tasks:

• 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 work-flowsusing 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, meta-data, procedures and technical guidance.
• Identify recurring operational needs and help convert manual activities into documented, repeatable and sustainable work-flows.
• 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.
• You identify with Company’s SAFER values and contribute positively to the ONETEAM culture.
• You are analyticand 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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.