Associate Coordinator, Maps and Records

About us

National Grid is hiring an Associate Mapping Coordinator for our Gas Asset Management team in Albany, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world-class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy Industry as a GIS Associate Coordinator.

Key Accountabilities

The primary responsibilities of the position may include, but is not limited to, the following processes within a GIS environment:

- Assist with the development and maintenance of National Grid’s GIS map that is utilized to access geographical data across downstate New York.

- Assist Supervisor of Mapping with training, monitoring, and developing personnel, as well as other varied assigned duties in the Maps and Records department as required.

- Assist with mapping functions performed in the field onto the Geographic Information System with extreme attention to detail.

- Perform a variety of analytical tasks to maintain the connectivity and structural integrity of the mapped gas facility network.

- Review, approval and post maps and records projects.

- Responsible for updating and maintaining the backlog databases daily into National Grid GIS applications to ensure timely delivery of information and safe operation of public gas facilities while meeting regulatory requirements and maximizing cost recovery returns.

- Generate and update various reports as required to monitor performance against Line-of-Sight deliverables which include Safety, KPI’s & Compliance metrics.

- Assist Supervisor of Mapping in Performance Excellence. Ensuring the Department is meeting requisite goals, identifying concerns and causes of deficiencies, and recommending and implementing improvement opportunities in Maps & Records.

- Assist in the design and development of quality assurance/quality system practices and procedures in upstream gas Work Order processes to drive improvement on cycle time deliverables.

Qualifications

- Must communicate effectively, follow direction, and work independently.

- Proficient with ESRI’S ArcGIS Pro.

- Extreme attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

- Motivation to meet or exceed internal expectations for productivity, performance, and quality.

- Ability to build strong relationships through communication and collaboration with Field Staff, Engineering, and other departments to work efficiently and effectively.

- Proficiency in basic math, geometry, and mapping concepts.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Associate's degree in GIS or related engineering fields

- GISP Certificate (Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional)

- Work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

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Downstate NY Salary: $76,000 - $89,000 a year

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.