GIS Specialist

Job Title: GIS Specialist - TVC
Job Code: MS6061
Job Summary
The GIS Specialist within the Capital Close-Out organization will support technical functions. The GIS Specialist will support the GIS Technicians, leadership team, and business partners in designated responsibilities within the close-out process. The GIS Specialist will be responsible for communicating with business partners, supporting training, implementing and participating in quality assurance practices, leading initiatives, and participating in best practice sharing. Primary focuses of the GIS Specialist include compliance with Gas Standards, company policies, and Capital Close-Out processes; creating and facilitating training for Capital Close-Out and business partners; and providing technical support for internal business partners involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of distribution facilities. Since Capital Close-Out's responsibilities encompass the final state of the project life cycle, internal quality assurance and quality control practices will be imperative, while focusing on GIS, WMS, WMSDocs, Cognos, OpenText, audits, accounting, and technology.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a relentless champion of safety, service, and comfort by promoting our SMS culture through actions and words.

• Provide office support during operations or construction emergency situations.
• Support QA/QC practices and process improvement.
• Ensure completion documentation meets proposed designs and complies with Gas Standards, local practices, and applicable codes.
• Provide support to GIS Technicians and business partners in the resolution of WMSDocs holds, workflows, and the closing of workspaces.
• Provide training within organization and to business partners on technical focus areas.

• Lead initiative and best practice identification, development, and implementation within Capital Close-Out and with cross-functional business partners.
• Fulfil data requests for leadership and business partners as requested.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert within the capital program by providing input into Gas Standards, process improvement projects, and providing data analysis.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and collaborate on process improvements.
• Review audit findings and ensure applicable findings are resolved.

• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations for productivity, performance, and quality.
• Be self-supervising with the ability to work independently and thrive in a geographically dispersed organization.

TVC (Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete) Specialist

• Close-Out Tranmission Class Job Orders; transmission line,
  M&R, Service (including Farm Taps)
• APR Mapping in UPDM/PODs GIS editing

• New Construction TVC Compliance, training, and ownership
• Transmission Mega Rule Roll Out and Support
• Transmission Job Order Tracking
• TVC Gas Standards subject matter representative
• NPMS Reporting, PODS/UPDM Analytics Support
• TIMP Engineering and Major Projects Liaison

Required Qualifications for Position

• Three years natural gas experience.
• Proven knowledge of WMS, GIS, WMSDocs, and Gas Standards.
• Proven knowledge of the design capital job order lifecycle and close-out process.

• Demonstrated knowledge of various PC applications and software (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Strong cross-functional presence with internal business partners.
• Proven history of providing training and presentations remotely or in person.
• Knowledge of current field construction practices.
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written.

• Ability to be self-directed and effective in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Contribution to team success through personal and team efforts.
• Demonstration of adaptability and flexibility.
• Demonstration of high work standards with a quality orientation.
• Strong analytical skills.

• Uphold the distinguished reputation of the organization by making solid business decisions in regards to the corporate budget, the timely completion of employee requirements, expense reporting, and displaying office-appropriate mannerisms.
• Demonstrated adherence to The NiSource Way.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or GIS related discipline.
• Five years natural gas experience.
• Three years' experience in the Capital Close-Out organization.
• Proficiency in corporate digital mapping/GIS software (i.e. ESRI, ArcFM, AutoCAD).

• Demonstrated knowledge of the capital job order life cycle from OP to EX, including job order type uses and complexities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas operations practices and standards.
• Working knowledge of support systems WMS, DIS, PowerPlant, OpenText.
• Demonstrated ability to query and analyze GIS data.
• Proven history of creating and delivering training and presentation experience both remotely and in person.

Office Location for Position
Location of these positions are anywhere in the Columbia Gas territories, within a 50 mile radius of any Construction or Operations office.
• There are many offices throughout the Columbia Gas Territories of: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky
Additional Information:
Candidate must be willing to travel. Some overnight travel required.
Reporting Location eligible to be anywhere within the NiSource footprint.
Disclaimer
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Inclusion and Diversity:

• Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others' perspectives/convictions, engaging others' opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
• Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
• Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Safety:

• Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
• Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.

• Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
• Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$62,500.00 - $93,800.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-01-05
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2024-01-19Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.