Pipeline GIS Technician

Integrity Plus, a subsidiary of MISTRAS Group Inc. is a leader in developing data management and integrity management solutions for the oil and gas pipeline industry. These pipelines transport natural gas and hazardous liquid petroleum products throughout the US and the world. The company develops desktop, web and mobile applications that help pipeline operators manage information about pipeline assets and ensure safe operation. The company supports these implementations and applications with professional services that include pipeline risk analysis, data conversion, data migration and consulting.

The Pipeline GIS Technician is a customer-facing role responsible for advanced spatial and tabular data management, technical consulting, and process innovation. This position serves as a key subject matter expert, collaborating internally with leadership to optimize and sustain business workflows, while working externally to deliver high-level technical and business process consulting to clients.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Support clients in Data Management (Perform the following tasks and Quality Control efforts): 
  
  
  
  • PODS and UPDM data model maintenance 
  
  
  • Develop, test, and provide training on data management workflows, processes and procedures 
  
  
  • Process survey and inspection data 
  
  
  • Perform pipeline centerline maintenance tasks 
  
  
  • Bulk load data to databases 
  
  
  • Alignment of In-Line Inspection and Close Interval Survey data 
  
  
  • Capture, convert and reconcile of pipeline data 
  
  
  • Analyze pipeline spatial and technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications 
  
  
  • Analyze TVC
  
  
  • Create, manage, and edit feature classes and spatial data 
  
  
  • Work with different geographic projections and coordinate systems 
  
  
  • Automate workflows using model builder and/or phyton scripts 
  
  
  • Develop and maintain processes for geoprocessing public data sets to support natural hazards analysis 
  
  
  • Develop template for strip map alignment sheets and other map formats 
  
  
  • Conduct spatial analysis of inspection data to support corrosion growth analysis 
  
  
  • Develop and maintain processes for regulatory reporting 
  
  
  
  


• Provide clients high-level industry expertise in GIS integration, documentation, and implementation


• Technical writing supporting client deliverables


• Maintain the Integrity Plus standard for quality deliverables


• Meet continuing education requirements as assigned


• Assist with other project tasks as requested


• Compliance with company policies and procedures


• Other responsibilities as identified by the Integrity Plus Team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in GIS, science, technology degree or similar


• Demonstrable GIS experience (minimum of 7 years GIS experience)
  
  
  
  • Advanced ArcPro and APR 
  
  
  • Google Earth (KML)
  
  
  • Advanced SQL Queries 
  
  
  
  


• Advance knowledge of database framework using PODS and UPDM 


• Advanced experience with GIS for pipelines or TVC or As-Built


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment


• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note to Applicants: 

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law. 

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law. 

Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: