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Southern Company GIS Technician - Macon in Macon, Georgia
GIS Technician - Macon
Description
GIS Technician
Job Location: Macon Operating Headquarters
Please note, this job is currently remote. When COVID guidelines are lifted, ability to commute to the Macon Operating Headquarters will be required.*
Description:
The successful candidate will support the day to day Distribution GIS and Mapping needs in the Macon Operating Headquarters.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with GSS work procedures and consistent with Southern Company GIS Data strategy. Successful candidates will also be responsible for conducting spatial analysis utilizing ESRI based GIS software and for the production of specialized map products from our distribution facilities data. The position will also be responsible for supporting the local and system wide SERP effort.
Job Experience and Education Requirements:
Operating Area GIS Technician Experience is Preferred
Centralized GIS Technician Experience is a Plus
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associates Degree or Certificate in GIS is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in GIS is highly preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Post updates to the DistGIS database
Ensure customers are linked properly in the GIS system
Create specialized map products including Storm Maps, Switch Maps, and Underground Distribution
One-Line Diagrams
Create engineering construction prints using GisPro, ArcFM, Designer, Designer Express or AutoCAD
Process data to support transfer of information between Distribution applications
Maintain high standards for data quality within all applications, including DistGIS
Reconcile database conflicts and take appropriate action to improve database performance
Perform analysis using GIS tools
Be an active participant in the Operating Area’s storm restoration efforts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong computer skills in standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.) is required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical approach to problem solving
Able to maintain focus on assigned task
Familiar with data manipulation techniques
Ability to perform spatial analysis
Ability to create, query, and update, databases. (SQL, Oracle, MS Access)
Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com (http://www.georgiapower.com/) and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Central Georgia-Macon
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: No
Work Location(s):
Key Street Division - 960 Key Street (960MACON)
960 Key Street
Macon, 31204
Req ID: GPC2007507