Southwest Gas Corporation

GIS Specialist

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$57,880-$81,000

About This Job


Job Description

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist reviews, processes and posts information concerning installation, maintenance and operation of Company facilities in Esri Geographic Information System. This position also uses PaperVision Enterprise and PaperVision Capture to maintain permanent records for Company gas facilities following specific indexing standards.

Southwest Gas is seeking a detail-oriented GIS Specialist to join its Phoenix operations. In this role, you will play a crucial part in reviewing, sketching, and performing quality control on information related to the installation, abandonment, and maintenance of the Company’s facilities in the GIS. We offer a flexible and hybrid work schedule upon completion of a probationary period. If you're passionate about GIS and eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply.


Minimum Qualifications

This position requires one year of experience working in an engineering office or equivalent; technically oriented high school or college studies, including drafting, higher math courses, GIS and business courses may be substituted for required experience.

This position must have knowledge of drafting practices and skills; technical layout procedures; office equipment including reproduction equipment, calculators and personal computers; mapping, record keeping and design standards; computer mapping/drafting techniques and associated peripheral devices and have advanced PC and workstation fundamental knowledge.

Knowledge in Windows operating systems, such as, Field Operations Management System (FOMS), Esri GIS and AutoCAD software applications is preferred.


Special Requirements

Meet and maintain the physical requirements of the position.
May be required to be on-call.
Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call.
May be required to report to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays.
Must be available to work overtime.
May be required to wear a company-issued uniform.
Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate.
Must be able to work in another location, district, or department.
Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions.
May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work.
Must successfully complete all aspects of required training.
Must comply with Company rules of general conduct, Company policies and procedures
Must be able to use a computer.


Typical Job Functions

Process and post information concerning installation, maintenance and operation of Company facilities
Maintain working technical proficiency on FOMS, FieldSmart, AutoCAD, Excel, and/or the electronic mapping system (Esri GIS)
May prepare facility design and construction drawings
Perform field visits
Operate and maintain peripheral devices associated with the electronic mapping system such as plotters, scanners, and printers
Use office equipment such as calculators, reproduction equipment, and personal computers
Use and know the filing systems for all graphic records, as-built drawings, and other related engineering information
Use Company design and material standards in the preparation of Company facilities
Use FOMS in conjunction with other related software packages
Use and know electronic mapping system thematic mapping processes to update and maintain any specialty maps required
Provide support during emergency response incidents
Train and give assistance to others as needed
Quality check other employees and contractors as required
Communicate effectively with field personnel regarding design drawings, measurements, and basic gas flow characteristics
Quality check as-built drawings
Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures
Promote good public relations
Use Company approved equipment to gather Global Positioning System data on gas facilities
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job


SALARY DETAILS


$28.94 - $40.50

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.


About Us


Our History

Southwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc . We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California. Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades. So, whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.

Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability/veteran.

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