Geographical Info System Specialist

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasellis is seeking an experienced Geographical Information System Specialist to lead the design, operation, and improvement of our global ArcGIS Enterprise platform and UPDM-aligned geodatabase supporting pipeline, terminal, and operational workflows.

This role serves as the primary technical owner of the enterprise GIS environment—responsible for platform stability, data integrity, authoritative editing, versioning, schema management, and integration with critical operational systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–10+ years administering enterprise-scale ArcGIS environments.
• Deep expertise with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, SQL Server, and SDE.
• Hands-on experience with UPDM, pipeline/terminal GIS, or regulated asset environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python (ArcPy), ModelBuilder, SQL, REST APIs, and ETL tools.
• Demonstrated experience with versioning, authoritative editing, QA/QC, reconcile/post, and schema management.
• Strong understanding of PHMSA Part 192/195 and IMP workflows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Platform Ownership & Administration of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Server, Data Store, ArcGIS Pro, and mobile apps.
• Manage user roles, authentication, license pools, and access controls.
• Oversee DEV/TEST/PROD environments, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across pipeline regions.
• Perform authoritative editing, versioning, and lineage tracking.
• Execute structured QA/QC workflows and ensure UPDM compliance.
• Lead reconcile/post cycles and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Manage schema evolution, domains, subtypes, relationship classes, and feature rules.
• Conduct compression, indexing, backups, and performance tuning.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

SQL Server

SDE

Python (ArcPy)

ModelBuilder

REST APIs

ETL tools

Versioning

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geomatics/Geography/Engineering/CS

Tools

UPDM

ArcGIS Pro

IIS

Azure

Job description

Geographical Info System Specialist

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77062

Facility: Clear Lake-Lyo

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Geographical Information’s System(GIS)Program Administrator to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our global ArcGIS Enterprise platform andUPDM ‑ alignedgeodatabase supporting pipeline, terminal, and operational workflows.

This role serves as the primary technical owner of our enterprise GIS environment—responsible for platform stability, data integrity, authoritative editing, versioning, schema management, and integration with critical operational systems. You will replace outsourced geodatabase maintenance functions and bring fullin ‑ housestewardship to amission ‑ criticalsystem used across Engineering, Integrity, Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Projects.

If you are passionate about enterprise GIS, regulated asset environments, and buildinghigh ‑ performinggeospatial platforms, this is ahigh ‑ impactopportunity.

A Day in the Life

Platform Ownership & Administration

• Administer ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Server, Data Store, ArcGIS Pro, and mobile apps.
• Manage user roles, authentication, license pools, and access controls.
• Oversee DEV/TEST/PROD environments, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security acrossEPO pipelineregions.
• Perform authoritative editing, versioning, and lineage tracking.
• Execute structured QA/QC workflows and ensure UPDM compliance.
• Lead reconcile/post cycles andmaintainaudit‑readydocumentation.
• Manage schema evolution, domains, subtypes, relationship classes, and feature rules.
• Conduct compression, indexing, backups, and performance tuning.

Data Integration & Operational Enablement

• Build andmaintainExtract, Transform, and Load(ETL)pipelines and API integrations.
• Support key workflows including JBA, valve inspections, CP reference data, IMP visualization, and project alignment sheets.
• Ensure GIS outputs meet PHMSA, OEMS, and internal stakeholder requirements.

Application Delivery & User Support

• Publish andmaintainenterprise GIS services, maps, dashboards, and applications.
• Provide supportand deliver training across Engineering, Integrity, Operations, HSE, and Projects.

Governance, Security & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and enforce GIS governance, data standards, and publishing workflows.
• Maintain compliance with PHMSA Part 192/195, IT security, and OEMS governance.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality through dashboards.
• Communicate platform strategy, roadmap, and performance metrics to leadership.

You Bring This Value

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or relatedfield.
• 5–10+ years administeringenterprise‑scaleArcGIS environments.
• Deepexpertisewith ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, SQL Server, and SDE.
• Hands‑onexperience with UPDM, pipeline/terminal GIS, or regulated asset environments.
• Strongproficiencyin Python (ArcPy),ModelBuilder, SQL, REST APIs, and ETL tools.
• Demonstrated experience with versioning, authoritative editing, QA/QC, reconcile/post, and schema management.
• Strong understanding of PHMSA Part 192/195 and IMP workflows.
• Excellent communication andcross‑functionalcollaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience replacing or internalizing outsourced geodatabase maintenance functions.
• Background supporting GIS for pipeline integrity, corrosion, CP, or operations.
• Familiarity with PCS, NIMA, SCADA, or similar operational systems.
• ESRItechnicalcertifications (Enterprise Admin,GeodataManagement, Desktop).
• Experience with IIS, Azure, hybrid cloud/on‑premarchitectures, and global deployments.
• LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is availablehere .
  LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at [e-mail].
  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.