Senior Gas GIS Analyst
Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Works with supervisor/manager, operating organizations and IT to support development and maintenance of GIS and its related processes and procedures. Independently manages multiple small-scale projects and resources simultaneously to ensure timely completion. Provides technical consulting and analysis for clients, working independently with vendors when necessary, to find potential solutions. Acts as a liaison among other team members, supervisors/managers, and other teams/departments within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Supports and contributes to the analysis of spatial data using GIS and related applications and hardware in conjunction with relational database management systems.
* Manages GIS projects by utilizing all resources available to meet operational and departmental deadlines.
* Provides guidance to and acts as a liaison for other team members and other departments as both a technical subject matter expert and a standards/regulations expert as they apply to GIS Data Policy.
* Organizes documentation and training to ensure an appropriate knowledge base for individuals on the team.
* Continually investigate GIS systems and practices, to capitalize on process improvement and cost savings.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

* Must be performing the duties of Senior Gas GIS Specialist or a Gas GIS Analyst successfully and demonstrate a thorough and complete understanding of and high proficiency in the competencies and skills for that position. Must have maintained a high level of accuracy in all work performed demonstrating a mastery of duties performed.
* A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience; Master's degree in any of these fields is preferred.
* Must have extensive experience in GIS data management specific to gas pipeline systems and/or pipeline operators including a minimum of six years' experience in the application of GIS solutions in utility applications and knowledge of SoCalGas work practices and/or gas construction standards specifically related to gas distribution and transmission data.
* Ability to apply structured application development tools to document and manage a project through the development lifecycle.
* Independently manage small-scale department projects. Responsible for costing, resource planning, project plan development and implementation.
* Must have a comprehensive knowledge of designing, developing, implementing and maintaining complex AM/FM/GIS information systems, utilizing industry standard GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS or SYNERGY.
* Must possess a working understanding of and be able to perform advanced GIS concepts related to network modeling and/or linear referencing including scripting, model building, change detection, and advanced spatial analysis utilizing multiple datasets.
* Experience and demonstrated proficiency with SQL, Python or related programming languages utilized in GIS is required.
* Requires a high degree of knowledge and thorough understanding of internal business practices, computer systems, GIS/GPS technologies, and specialized GIS data and system applications and the ability to apply these to an enterprise GIS.
* Analyze routine issues, problems, data within the department and recommend potential solutions.
* Must possess and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the application of CPUC/DOT/GO requirements, IMP standards, and other industry standards and practices as they apply to geospatial information content and current business practices within the utility industry. Must be able to make recommendations on business processes and best practices as they relate to these requirements.
* Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate, both orally and written, technical and non-technical information to all levels of management in both formal and informal settings with demonstrated skills in organizing, planning and coordinating.
* Demonstrated ability to develop trust and mutual respect amongst supervisors and peers.
* Must possess the ability to provide leadership to work groups, organize work tasks, direct others, lead meetings and deliver project presentations.
* Strong proficiency with internal computer systems and applications including: PDMS, MAXIMO, SAP, SAP M&I, GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
* Have the aptitude and ability to work in a fast paced, highly technical environment with frequently changing systems and processes.
* Must be able to work independently and with minimal to no supervision for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged and intensive periods of typing and mouse work. Prolonged periods of sitting up to 8 hours per day.