Job Summary
The GIS Technician is a geographically dispersed and cross-functional team that has the responsibility for the continuous development data delivery and quality assurance execution and improvement of work activities as well as processes which directly support NiSources gas and electric operations. The GIS Technician will review gas and electric facility data capture for completion information to ensure compliance with proposed engineering designs company policies practices standards and other applicable codes. The Technician will update GIS and a work management system to accurately reflect gas and electric system updates. As part of this process the Technician will ensure that facility data is created updated and maintained accurately in the work management GIS and plant accounting systems. The data will also be made accessible in accordance with all designated standards for timeliness and accuracy to support operational needs and meet internal customer expectations. The Technician will provide technical assistance and support for Field Engineering Construction and Field Operations staff involved in the construction operation and maintenance of distribution facilities. Natural gas and electric distribution facilities consist of main lines service lines and measurement & regulation equipment. Design capital projects include providing gas and electric service to new customers public roadway improvements and relocations gas and electric system improvement and maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Performs Quality Management for new and existing facility data to ensure accurate and timely recording of natural gas and electric facility updates in a work management system and a GIS system.
• Reviews project completion information and geospatial data to assure compliance with proposed designs that adhere to policies practices standards and applicable codes.
• Uses completion reports as-built sketches right of way agreements tax district documentation and other related information to ensure the strategic timely accurate and cost-effective recording of facility records land base records and taxing district boundaries in the GIS system.
• Ensures all updates to the work management system GIS and plant accounting systems are completed timely and accurately in accordance with department objectives goals and priorities.
• Collaborates with Leader and key business partners in the establishment of group goals objectives and priorities to achieve department performance metrics.
• Recommends creates implements and maintains improved systems procedures and processes to advance department and company goals and initiatives.
• Assurance that project data is consistent with project design that comply with policies practices standards and applicable codes while meeting critical deadlines
• Accurate and timely capture of natural gas and electric facility data in the enterprise GIS system.
• Provides project support as well as respond to inquiries to assist with key business decisions.
• Partners with stakeholders such as Field Operations System Operations Finance (Asset Accounting) IT and Pipeline Safety and Compliance to meet strategic business goals and objectives.
• Provides training mentoring and support to new personnel.

Required Qualifications For Position

• 2 years experience working with geospatial technology including but not limited to GIS CAD GNSS or surveying OR 2 years experience with gas or electric engineering design records management or operations records support
• 2 years Experience in the interpretation and application of standards codes regulations and proposed designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various PC applications and software (i.e. Word Excel).
• Proficiency in basic math geometry and mapping concepts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written.
• Ability to be self-directed and effective in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Contribution to team success through personal and team efforts.
• Demonstration of adaptability and flexibility.
• Demonstration of high work standards with a quality orientation.
• Proficiency in corporate digital mapping/GIS software (i.e. ESRI ArcFM MicroStation AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas and electric operations
• Highly skilled and extensive experience in reading interpreting and calculating spatial measurements scales.
• Working knowledge of Field Operations support systems (i.e. WMS DIS PowerPlant).
• Proven knowledge of the design capital job order completion process.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Associates degree in an engineering or GIS related discipline. Equivalent professional work experience is acceptable.
• 2 years experience reading and accurately interpreting as-built documentation design and completion sketches operating maps highway relocation plans survey plats tax annexations and right of way documentation.
• Experience Understanding in the analysis2 years experience in the analysis of technical and financial information within the scope of specific design capital projects.
• Experience Understanding in the analysis of technical and financial information within the scope of specific design capital projects.
• GIS certification. Upon Hire
• Certified Survey Technician -NSPS Upon Hire

As a public utility NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions engaging others opinions creating a safe environment where people ideas and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views challenges and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin or ancestry veteran status disability gender age marital status sexual orientation gender identity sex (including pregnancy lactation childbirth or related medical conditions) genetic information citizenship status or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

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