GIS Technician -FQ - East Springfield, MA

Position: GIS Technician A-1 FQ - East Springfield, MA
Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position  e g , H 1B, O 1, J 1, TN, E 3, etc     Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

The GIS Technician is responsible for performing GIS editing assignments and coordinating the work of other employees  The Technician works in state of the art ESRI GIS systems and related company systems and databases

_1 _ Post all changes to the electric transmission, substation, distribution, and land base asset records in GIS through work order, system change notices, map markups, field checks and/or any document that reflects a change to the electric system  The primary tools used are Geographical Information System  GIS  and AutoCAD

2   Ensure quality, accuracy and timely posting of Company/Customer electric transmission, substation, distribution and land base records in GIS through editing and reconciling all pertinent information

3   Utilize computer application tools such as, but not limited to, Maximo, iTOA, OMNI  customer information system , GIS, Excel and other applications needed to manage workflow

4   Perform field look ups; both overhead and underground assets to verify the accuracy of distribution and transmission records in support of the work order process

5   Track the status of construction on work orders by receiving and reconciling records from the appropriate systems

6   Perform QA/QC on hardcopy output derived from GIS data  i e  Follow Sheets, Circuit One Line Maps etc  

7   Provide recommendations to support management decisions in the prioritizing of work, training needs and allocation of resources

8   Lead and coordinate with employees at the same or lower grade levels to ensure timeliness and quality of work on projects which require more than one GIS Technician

9   Provide coaching and training on work practices, procedures, functions, systems, and technology utilized by the GIS records group

10   Provide general support for the customers  This includes activities in the design, construction and posting stages as needed to support the flow of work

11   Train Company/Customer personnel in the understanding and use of all records systems pertaining to distribution and transmission work

# I   REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The GIS Technician position reports to the GIS Records Supervisor

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office and field work environment

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1   Bachelor's Degree in GIS or equivalent certification from a technical school of college grade  This degree, or equivalent formal technical education, must be in a field applicable to the engineering and /or technical activities of the GIS Records Department

2   Minimum of Two  2  years' experience in computer aided design drafting  GIS, AutoCAD  or equivalent

3   Massachusetts Driver's License and approved to operate company vehicles

4   Applicants must successfully pass the TECH Test

The salary range for this position starts at $45 15 and progresses in accordance with the union contract Check out the career site for an overview of benefits

Bargaining unit employees with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration

Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application

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* Competencies:

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* Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Build trusting relationships

** Worker Type:*
* Regular

** Number of Openings:*
* 1

** 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

** 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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