GIS Specialist, Salt Lake City, UT #112997

$60,500 - $71,200/Yr

Pacific Power - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The GIS Specialist position at PacifiCorp is responsible for ensuring accurate mapping of As-Builts into GIS-based connectivity systems following construction. This role involves updating mapping systems with information from various sources, maintaining records of electrical distribution assets, and ensuring network traceability from substations to customers. The position requires a solid understanding of electrical distribution systems and proficiency in CAD and GIS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and custom applications to create, collect, compile, configure, transform, and maintain data.
• Post map changes as instructed by field-completed drawings and as-builts.
• Maintain complete records of the Company's distribution electrical assets.
• Maintain the electrical connectivity network within GIS applications ensuring complete network traceability.
• Generate maps and interpret electrical utility asset and connectivity maps to update spatial and tabular data.
• Maintain the accuracy of GIS databases and technical files.
• Work with design estimators and engineers to resolve design as-built connectivity discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Operations managers, estimators, and service coordinators to resolve data issues.
• Develop and maintain operational and procedural documentation.
• Deliver accurate and timely resolution to daily production issues by troubleshooting and providing effective solutions.
• Interpret engineering designs, plans, and legal descriptions to update map data; conduct mapping research in the field and office.
• Complete digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, and data validation of digital infrastructure spatial data.
• Analyze data and perform QC/QA activities, engineering standards enforcement, and cartography.
• Prepare plans, material lists, and drawings for capital and maintenance work.
• Prepare as-built drawings for emergency work and designs performed by third parties.
• Perform queries against drawings to create specialty maps as requested.
• Provide alternatives and recommendations to internal and external customers.
• Assist with project-driven data development and asset mapping projects.
• Assist with reconciling mapping discrepancies between retired and active mapping systems.
• Utilize productivity tools to efficiently navigate and edit features.

Requirements

• Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or a combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of related experience in a fast-paced, high-volume data production environment using CAD and/or GIS.
• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro to manage utility data.
• Knowledge of utility engineering specifications and established drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors.
• Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into layman's terms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and individuals.
• Ability for occasional travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Natural Resources, Geography, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with ArcFM.
• Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems.
• Understanding of utility connectivity.
• Experience with electrical one lines, schematics, and panel schedules.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid bereavement leave