Mapping Technician III, GIS

Liberty Utilities; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy and utility company seeks a technician team leader in Columbus, GA. The role involves overseeing GIS database management, leading small teams, and ensuring project accountability. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree and have significant experience in engineering or geography, along with strong leadership skills. The company offers extensive benefits, including a pension program and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Company-funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician project teams and make independent decisions.
• Ensure accurate GIS database entries for field operations.
• Coordinate and evaluate team performance.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Technical decision-making

GIS database management

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

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Columbus, GA, US, 31901

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust, and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitious goals, rewarding both the outcome and the process.

Accountabilities

Leadership:

• Technician project team lead for a small team.
• Makes independent decisions when completing technical assignments and projects.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Schedules and plans work for a team and provides input in performance evaluation and people development.
• Manages programs/processes, working independently with limited oversight from the manager.
• Performs detailed budget analysis for projects and assesses financial impact on project costs.

Arc GIS Pro and Utility Network:

• Ensures all daily GIS database entries are made timely for accurate field work, related to dig safe and distribution system mark outs for C&M street crews and outside contractors.
• Develops and implements analysis tools (e.g., reports, software shortcuts) for departmental reporting, including the Company’s DIMP Plan.
• Oversees that GIS database entries are current for field operations related to utility mark outs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or Geography.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion in assets across North America and internationally.

For over 30 years, Algonquin has committed to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our growth has expanded our utility services and renewable energy projects across diverse geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains: Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we serve over 1 million customer connections with regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services in North America. Our renewable portfolio includes over 3GW of wind, solar, hydro, and thermal power generation.

Our business model emphasizes local action within a global framework, demonstrating our commitment to community and sustainability.

What we offer:

• Company-funded Pension program
• 401k with Company match
• Full insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life)
• Flexible working policy within a collaborative environment
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined Contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

We value diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but unsure if you meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, utilizing the full potential of all employees.