Associate GIS Support Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryYou will have the ability to p erform Geographic
Information System (GIS) tasks in support of engineering and
operations related projects; tracks and maintains the records
related to those assignments. Essential Functions
- Collaborate with GIS management and/or other departments to
gather project requirements and to identify, secure, and manage
resources (internal or external) required to complete assignments
and projects. Develop relationships with internal/external
customers and contractors to facilitate project completion. Serve
as a liaison between the Engineering group and the GIS Department
at CenterPoint Energy.
- Ensure adherence to established procedures to carry out the
maintenance of key graphical and non-graphical data, maps, records,
and other information required for the department's various
business processes in support of internal and external
customers.
- Manage multiple assignments and priorities concurrently.
Prioritize projects and tasks to meet customer's needs and
expectations in a timely manner.
- Utilize GIS skills to support internal clients and provide
information and database updates as requested through GIS analysis
and report generation. Analyze and interpret spatial data to ensure
system integrity. Assist customers and employees with basic
facility information inquiries. Create and run queries of GIS data
to provide easier access and retrieval of CNP infrastructure
information from GIS database to support statistical analysis and
creation of accurate maps, plans, reports, and database
maintenance. Collect information and compile data to quantify gas
facilities within specific geographical boundaries.
- Create basic, presentation-quality maps, in digital and paper
formats, for a variety of internal stakeholders. Create and edits
scale dependent layers, map labels, annotation, symbology,
representations, and legends.
- Interpret construction designs and drawings of both existing
and proposed gas distribution facilities. Digitize projects or
corrections based on available documentation. Perform GIS attribute
and geometric network editing in a continuous effort to keep the
GIS databases current. Perform quality assurance checks of assets
being digitized into or modified in GIS to ensure GIS production
standards are maintained.
- Log and track correction and special project requests. Maintain
complete documentation from the issue origination to the final
resolution. Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure that all
problems or issues have been adequately resolved. Essential
Functions continued
- Research, quantify, organize, and report asset and business
data. Recognize and report data/process anomalies.
- Handle problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution,
and follow-up for routine problems, referring more complex problems
to Team Leader or Technical Support.
- Identify potential improvements to work processes. Assist in
the creation and maintenance of internal process
documentation.
- Develop industry-specific skills and knowledge.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Project), and ArcGIS Pro. Proficiency with ArcGIS
Online is preferred.
- Achieve individual and departmental annual performance
objectives established with manager.
- Work flexible hours when required to meet critical deadlines.
Participate in emergency response (EOP) activities as needed.
- Carry out general office functions in the support of the GIS
department. Perform additional duties as apparent or as assigned.
Education Description
- Requires a certificate or degree in a technical discipline from
an accredited college or university in GIS, Drafting, Engineering,
or closely related field (two years of GIS work experience may be
substituted for education). Experience
- No experience necessary. We want you to know Being a part of
the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an
opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part
of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the
customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services
we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing
your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to
creating an inclusive work environment where business results are
achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse
workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for
their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an
inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of
the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring
to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 09/25/2024
Posting End Date: 10/13/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Eau Claire , Associate GIS Support Specialist, Other , Minneapolis, Wisconsin
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