GIS Specialist

Atmos Energy Corporation; Douglas (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation seeks a GIS/CAD technician to maintain and update facility records and maps, reflecting changes to land bases and company pipeline facilities. You will prepare visual aids and manage map libraries while supporting project activities and quality control.

The role involves assisting with GIS applications, communicating with stakeholders, and contributing to various projects within Technical Services and Operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in GIS, CAD or related field.
• Two years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to perform algebraic/trigonometric and geometric operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update system facility records, maps, sketches and designs in GIS/CAD.
• Update maps and databases to reflect changes to land bases and pipeline facilities.
• Prepare maps, graphics, charts and visual aids for communications.
• Maintain library of maps and related databases.
• Establish and maintain detailed records using various computer programs.
• Assist training, direction and quality control of others; oversee projects as needed.
• Assist with GIS applications, processes and procedures development.
• Support Technical Services and Operations on projects as required.

Skills

GIS

CAD

Mapping

Database management

Education

Associate degree in GIS or Computer Drafting

Two years related experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Primary Duties

• 1. Maintains and updates system facility records, maps, sketches and working designs in a GIS and/or Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• 2. Updates existing maps and computerized drawings and databases to reflect additions, removals and other changes to land bases and company owned pipeline facilities.
• 3. Prepares maps, graphics, charts, and other visual aids used to facilitate communications.
• 4. Maintains library of maps and related databases including computerized maps obtained from various sources.
• 5. Establishes, organizes and maintains detailed records and files using various computer programs.
• 6. May assist with training, direction, and quality control of others engaged in similar activities. May oversee project activities.
• 7. May assist with the development of GIS applications, processes, and procedures.
• 8. Assists Technical Services and Operations in various projects as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Level:

• 1. Associates degree in GIS, Computer Drafting or related field.
• 2. Two years of related experience, or equivalent.

Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical or other complex concepts to individuals with or without experience or knowledge of the technical area.

Numeric Skills: Requires the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and/or accounting methods.

Computer Skills: Requires knowledge of various software applications including computer drafting in order to utilize advanced operations to create complex documents, reports, graphics, daily updates and maintenance of system facility maps and special mapping projects.

Work Conditions

Works in an indoor environment. May on occasion work in an outdoor environment for field site visits. Requires frequently performing activities including, but not limited to sitting, repetitive wrist movement and/or shifting gaze from data to PC screen. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family: GIS Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.