Gas GIS Field Technician II (hybrid)

04/21/2023

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut

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An intermediate-level position responsible for GIS data maintenance tasks including scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, attribution and comprehensive field audit. Works in GIS/CAD Document management and database applications which model utility distribution systems. Requires understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations and working understanding of data attributes that support these business processes. Performs and manages QA/QC processes.

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Essential Functions: 

• Updates and maintains land base, distribution facilities in company's Geographic Database and ensure data integrity.
• Interprets and implements data from as-built, job construction sketches, work management and or subdivision plats into standard company symbology utilizing Smallworld, CAD, and Mobile GIS.
• Coordinates with various departments to resolve field changes and /or field-to-map discrepancies.
• Validates topology of land, distribution, parent/child associations, connectivity, snapping, missing features or objects, missing attributes required for the proper functioning of tracing functionality
• Analyzes and interprets spatial data including but not limited to ortho-aerial imagery to ensure data integrity.
• Conducts field audit and Mobile GIS data collection to validate as built distribution configuration
• Performs business software testing and training of GIS applications as needed
• Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance on all data entered into GIS Database for data integrity.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced technicians 

Qualifications:

• Good computer skills and proficiency working in various GIS/CAD software applications such as Smallworld, AutoCad/Microstation and ESRI.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle changing and emerging priorities. Knowledge of utility distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret Road/Development site plans, as well as mapping coordinates and symbols.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
• Good analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to organize, plan and work efficiently within a highly technical environment.

Education:

• Associate Degree in GIS, Surveying, Cartography or related field or equivalent experience

Experience:                         

• Two (2) plus years of utility distribution experience in the GIS and CAD fields.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

The salary range for this position starts at $59,000 and the market rate is $65,000 plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

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.