MMS Operator

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a field data collection specialist with geospatial experience to operate a mobile mapping system and GPS hardware. You will ensure safe data collection, configure equipment, and support data transfer to the processing center.

The role requires high school completion, with a preference for a Bachelor’s in Geography, Geomatics or GIS. Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD and GPS tools is valued, and a driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have geospatial data collection or field surveying background.
• Experience with GIS software and navigation tools preferred.
• Familiar with GPS hardware and allied software applications.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards and standard data collection procedures.
• Guide the data collection vehicle in diverse environments.
• Mount, configure, operate and monitor mobile mapping and GPS hardware.
• Download and post-process raw sensor data; transfer data to processing center.
• Maintain daily operations logs and prepare incident reports.
• Perform quality control on data streams and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot system issues with in-house staff or vendor support.
• Assist in removal, repair, and installation of mobile mapping system.
• Comply with vehicle maintenance schedule.

Skills

GIS software

GPS data handling

Mobile mapping operations

Data collection

Quality control

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Geography/Geomatics/GIS

High school diploma required

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Google Maps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhere to strict safety standards and enforce consistent data collection procedures.
• Safely guide the car captain in urban, rural, and unfamiliar environments.
• Mount, configure, operate, and monitor mobile mapping system, 360° panoramic camera, GPS equipment, and related system hardware supporting daily data collection operations.
• Download, organize, and post-process raw sensor data; digitally transfer or physically ship project source data sets (ex. point cloud, imagery, GPS, etc.) to the data processing center supporting the production of project data deliverables.
• Record and maintain daily operations log, prepare activity/incident reports, and other required paperwork following daily data collection operations.
• Perform quality control activities of system (source) data streams; provide feedback to the data processing center.
• Troubleshoot mobile mapping system issues, errors, and data inconsistencies; coordinate solutions and system fixes with in-house technical staff and/or hardware vendor’s technical support team.
• Assist in the removal, repair, and installation of the mobile mapping system on data collection vehicles.
• Comply to vehicle maintenance schedule provided by the employer.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, or similar discipline preferred.
• Background with field data collection, surveying, or mapping operations preferred.
• Experience using GIS software and/or online mapping applications (ex. Google Maps) to support vehicle navigation and route planning activities.
• Familiarity with geospatial data, GPS hardware, and related software applications.
• Strong computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, ArcGIS or AutoCAD.
• Languages required: Arabic (English is also preferred).
• driving license required