Data Analyst, GIS Contract Role

Surge Energy America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Surge Energy America in Houston, TX is seeking a Data Analyst, GIS for a contract role to manage and analyze geospatial data supporting land operations. You will serve as the primary GIS resource for the land department, mapping tracts, maintaining leasehold data, and delivering accurate spatial analyses using ArcGIS Pro and Quorum GIS.

Responsibilities include developing map services and web maps within Portal for ArcGIS, performing QA/QC, assisting IT on GIS tickets, and staying current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, MIS, or related field.
• At least 3 years of Oil and Gas experience.
• Experience with Quorum GIS land mapping and ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge of oil and gas land operations (leases, E&P, mineral ownership).
• Proficiency in geodatabase design and spatial data management.
• Ability to interpret legal land descriptions and survey data.
• Familiarity with PLSS and Texas Abstract survey systems.

Responsibilities

• Map new tracts and agreements using ArcGIS Pro and Quorum QGIS.
• Maintain leasehold data and support land acquisition/divestiture via mapping.
• Run and validate Polygen; use Aliquot tool; link geometries to agreements.
• Perform routine data quality checks, updates, and spatial maintenance.
• Coordinate with landmen and data teams to translate descriptions into GIS.
• Integrate data across Quorum modules and GIS platforms for consistency.
• Develop and maintain map services, web maps, and Portal for ArcGIS apps.
• Assist IT tickets and support GIS project implementations.
• Stay current with GIS technologies and industry trends.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Quorum GIS

Geodatabase design

Spatial data management

CRS & geodesy

Legal land descriptions

PLSS & Texas Abstract

QA/QC data checks

GIS troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, MIS, or related

Tools

Portal for ArcGIS

Job description

Position:Data Analyst, GIS Contract Role

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id: 1135

# of Openings: 0

Data Analyst, GIS- Contract Role

Position Summary

The Data Analyst is responsible for managing, analyzing, and maintaining geospatial data in support of land operations. This role serves as the primary GIS resource for the land department, leveraging Quorum GIS land mapping and ArcGIS Pro to map tracts, maintain leasehold data, and produce accurate spatial analyses. In addition to land support, the analyst manages enterprise GIS services through Portal for ArcGIS, resolves GIS-related support requests, and contributes to the implementation of new GIS projects across the organization.

• Map new tracts and agreements from legal descriptions with ArcGIS Pro and Quorum QGIS tools
• Maintain and update leasehold using metes and bounds descriptions, attribute lease data from source documents, and support land acquisition and divestiture activities through map production and data integration
• Run and validate Polygen for newly added tracts, utilize Quorum's Aliquot tool to perform precise tract subdivisions, link geometries to Agreements, QA/QC confidence deviations, etc.
• Perform routine data quality checks, updates, and spatial maintenance, ensuring geodetic integrity, accuracy, and precision
• Coordinate with landmen and data teams to translate legal descriptions into accurate geospatial representations of current land positions
• Integrate data across Quorum land management modules and GIS platforms to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain map services, web maps, and Experience Builder applications within Portal for ArcGIS
• Assist in resolving IT tickets related to GIS requests, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the implementation of new GIS projects
• Stay current with GIS technologies, industry trends, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• At least 3 years of Oil and Gas professional experience
• Experience with Quorum GIS land mapping and ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Strong understanding of oil and gas land operations, including leases, E&P agreements, mineral/surface ownership, and pooling/unitization
• Proficiency in geodatabase design, spatial data management, CRS and geodesy best practices, and cartographic standards
• Proven ability to interpret legal land descriptions, plats, and survey data
• Working knowledge of PLSS (Public Land Survey System) and Texas Abstract survey systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional and progressive experience in the oil and gas industry
• Strong working experience with Quorum GIS land mapping and ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex spatial data into clear visuals and summaries for non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Who We Are

How this position delivers results is as important as what is achieved. Every employee is expected to demonstrate these behaviors to be considered an effective performer.

• Safety – We conduct our work in a way that ensures EVERYONE SAFELY RETURNS TO FAMILY and friends every single day
• Integrity – We do THE RIGHT THING with high ethics and standards in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Teamwork – We work together collaboratively creating SUCCESS AS ONE TEAM
• Excellence – We always STRIVE FOR INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT using our mistakes as positive learning experiences
• Transparency – We work with OPENESS AND CANDOR creating an atmosphere of strong communication, trust, and credibility