GIS Drafter

GIS Drafter 3

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch:
Gas
Affiliation:
MoveUP
Employment Status:
Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $39.01 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible:
No
Workplace Flexibility:
No
Temp Duration: 12 months
Posting End Date:
Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of B.C.'s Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Providing a wide range of GIS drafting support within two primary areas; the preparation of accompanying Permit drawings, submitted for municipal approval for new developments requiring new gas mains or maintenance work on gas mains requiring municipal approval, and updating gas distribution GIS data including gas mains and headers, system damages and addressing.

• Operates a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) System (AutoCAD).
• Produces and revises a variety of drawings using CAD and manual techniques, relating to gas transmission, intermediate and distribution system expansions, alterations and replacements, which include but are not limited to:
  • MCO and SHO drawings for construction from design layouts, engineering and architectural plans, sketches, rough notes and/or verbal instructions. Includes the location of all gas facilities, foreign utilities and above/below ground structures;
  • regulator vault isometric drawings, regulator station site plans, valving maps, study area schematics, and related details;
  • the layout of profile drawings for Main Construction Orders (MCO’s) and special projects, may include legal information, engineering drawings, survey notes, etc.;
  • miscellaneous profile drawings of gas system layouts and material requirements for railway crossings, pipeline crossings, waterway crossings, easements, and other related gas orders. Includes the location of all gas facilities, foreign utilities and above/below ground structures;
  • miscellaneous civil, mechanical, piping and architectural drawings;
  • miscellaneous maps and charts; and
  • performs integrity checks for drawings as required.
• Maintains data integrity and connectivity in the GIS System by:
  • Inputting, processing, manipulating and presenting new and revising existing data in accordance with standards, procedures and system rules such as:
    • all legal and address updates;
    • all gas facilities (e.g. transmission, intermediate and distribution systems).
  • importing data from multiple sources and entering this data using such methods as data transfer, digitizing and scanning.
  • interpreting and posting landbase and gas as built information from a variety of sources including legals, MCO, SHO, work orders, field sketches and verbal instructions;
  • liaising with other FortisBC departments (e.g. records, engineering, system planning, corrosion, install centre, surveyors, field crews) and outside agencies (e.g. municipalities, utility companies, contractors) for clarification of work performed;
  • running QA/QC connectivity tools to check for errors in the GIS (includes viewing the errors, determining the best solution, and making corrections); and
  • surveying boundaries.
• Recommends/implements additions and/or revised procedures and standards to promote efficient use of the GIS by:
  • developing, discussing and implementing methods of resolving minor operational/procedural problems;
  • discussing methods of resolving major operational/procedural problems with manager, work leader, Operation Support, Install Coordinators, GIS Tech’s and/or computer support;
  • conducting specific tests and procedures;
  • evaluating and reporting on software system capabilities;
  • provides technical advice to staff in other departments related to drafting processes.
• Provides technical advice/training and guidance to GIS users regarding the layout of drawings, and the…