GIS Technician A-1 FQ - East Springfield, MA

Eversource; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a GIS Technician to manage and post electric transmission and distribution records in GIS. You will work with field data, coordinate with teams, and ensure accuracy across multiple systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in GIS or related certification and at least two years in GIS/AutoCAD, plus a valid MA driver's license and the TECH Test. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or equivalent certification from a technical school or college.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in GIS/AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License and approval to operate company vehicles.
• Applicants must pass the TECH Test.

Responsibilities

• Post changes to electric transmission, substation, distribution, and land-base asset records in GIS.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely posting of records in GIS across systems.
• Utilize Maximo, iTOA, OMNI, GIS, Excel to manage workflow.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS or equivalent certification

Tools

Maximo

iTOA

OMNI

Excel

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Reporting Relationships

The GIS Technician position reports to the GIS Records Supervisor

Working Conditions

Normal office and field work environment

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or equivalent certification from a technical school of college grade. This degree, or equivalent formal technical education, must be in a field applicable to the engineering and /or technical activities of the GIS Records Department.
2. Minimum of Two (2) years' experience in computer aided design drafting (GIS, AutoCAD) or equivalent.
3. Massachusetts Driver’s License and approved to operate company vehicles.
4. Applicants must successfully pass the TECH Test

Responsibilities

1. Post all changes to the electric transmission, substation, distribution, and land-base asset records in GIS through work order, system change notices, map markups, field checks and/or any document that reflects a change to the electric system.
2. Ensure quality, accuracy and timely posting of Company/Customer electric transmission, substation, distribution and land-base records in GIS through editing and reconciling all pertinent information.
3. Utilize computer application tools such as, but not limited to, Maximo, iTOA, OMNI (customer information system), GIS, Excel and other applications needed to manage workflow.
4. Perform field look-ups; both overhead and underground assets to verify the accuracy of distribution and transmission records in support of the work order process.
5. Track the status of construction on work orders by receiving and reconciling records from the appropriate systems.
6. Perform QA/QC on hardcopy output derived from GIS data (i.e. Follow Sheets, Circuit One-Line Maps etc.)
7. Provide recommendations to support management decisions in the prioritizing of work, training needs and allocation of resources.
8. Lead and coordinate with employees at the same or lower grade levels to ensure timeliness and quality of work on projects which require more than one GIS Technician.
9. Provide coaching and training on work practices, procedures, functions, systems, and technology utilized by the GIS records group
10. Provide general support for the customers. This includes activities in the design, construction and posting stages as needed to support the flow of work.
11. Train Company/Customer personnel in the understanding and use of all records systems pertaining to distribution and transmission work.

The salary range for this position starts at $45.15 and progresses in accordance with the union contract.

Bargaining unit employees with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability
• Build trusting relationships

Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.