GIS Specialist
Full time
at Brunel International
in
Qatar
Posted on February 21, 2025
Job details
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage all activities required for timely acquisition of geospatial information and update of Industrial Cities GIS (which covers 90% of Company Onshore) in order to ensure data currency.
- Provide technical support for development and management of Industrial Cities all land management GIS activities and applications.
- Initiate and manage spatial data gathering and GIS implementation projects throughout the complete project life cycle.
- Provide GIS services including maps, charts, spatial information, reports, and geospatial analysis across the industrial cities.
- Gather, select, extract, integrate, calculate, publish, interpret, and provide GIS data and information used in maps, charts, reports, and documents based on departmental criteria such as aerial/satellite imageries, coordinate systems, georeferencing, contours, service levels, elevations, property lines, right of ways, roadways, land allocation records, survey/site visits, etc.
- Create, edit, update, and prepare productive layers (feature classes) of GIS data, maps, charts, web maps, GIS portal, and drawings using manual and automated methods.
- Develop, design, and implement approved procedures and methods for performing applications and GIS business and portal solutions.
- Provide user support, training, familiarization, announcements, and presentation services to GIS users to ensure effective utilization of GIS technology to improve company business.
- May write, test, and debug complex programs and applications using various software tools (e.g., VB, ARC/IMS, SQL, PYTHON).
- Coordinate and liaise with Company Geospatial Information Systems Section to ensure the flow of GIS data services.
- Perform activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required. Coordinate, supervise, QA/QC the work of supporting GIS Technicians and related tasks and duties as assigned or required.
- Review, sign, and endorse excavation permit requests from contractors as needed.
- Create, re-create, track, and publish (to Qatar Central GIS - CGIS) PIN (Parcel Identification Number) according to Industrial Cities Master Plan requirements and/or land allocation or survey records.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related subject, or Master's degree/postgraduate diploma in geomatics/GIS is highly desirable.
- Minimum 15 years experience in the field of geospatial in oil and gas industry.
- At least 5 years experience in the field of geospatial in utilities and infrastructure industry.
- At least 5 years experience in GIS on ESRI GIS platform.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of Geographic Information Systems.
- Solid experience in ARCGIS, ARCGIS Pro, Python, HTML, XML, SQL, and Model Builder.
- Knowledge in surveying, geography, cartography, land records, photogrammetry, planning techniques, and principles needed to define, relate, and prepare accurate maps and related data files.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills within a technical environment.
- Very high self-motivation, excellent teamwork, strong organizational skills, excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to details.
- Capability of working reliably and independently with limited or no supervision in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills including organizing workload and priority setting and ability to work within established timelines and to work on multiple projects.
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