Geographic Information System Analyst

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Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Job Purpose/Summary:

The GIS Analyst supports the Plains Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the operation of  Desktop, Web, Server & Mobile GIS applications. This role will work toward maintaining accurate pipeline asset data for use in safety compliance and effective decision-making for the organization.

The day-to-day work of the GIS Analyst involves using a variety of applications, protocols and workflows to process, load, and maintain pipeline assets, integrity, and performance data (pipeline data) to PODS and ArcSDE.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain in-house and 3rd-party data acquired from public data sources and industry data vendors.

• Use ArcGIS Desktop and Web GIS for map production, data manipulation, report generation, and spatial analytics.

• Support GIS Field Operations including Incident Response and Data Collection.

• Assist the GIS team in developing data specifications governing collection, quality control, display/provisioning, and maintenance.

• Prepare various diagrams, charts, maps, dashboards, and presentation content upon request.

• Generate and maintain GIS data/application workflows and process documentation.

• Acquire, validate, and load asset data sourced from legacy as-built surveys, field surveys, and other sources.

• Assist with the testing of new or updated GIS software and tools for ability to fit documented workflows and user needs.

• Author & Publish Enterprise Spatial Data Services in ArcGIS Online & Portal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Engineering, or other technical discipline with 2+ years of experience as a GIS or data analyst or equal.

• Solid understanding of, and experience with spatial and relational data. Understanding of common spatial data structures, formats, and terminology - specifically as they relate to the ESRI platform.

• Possess a working knowledge of projections and coordinate systems.

• Understanding of basic SQL and enterprise RDBMS systems.

• Configuration and deployment of Mobile/in-field data capture In Survey123 and Field Maps

• Web application configuration in ArcGIS Experience Builder, dashboards, & Instant apps

• Knowledge of field maintenance operations, pipeline construction, and pipeline integrity activities.

• Proven organizational and time management skills

• Able to work independently with limited supervision and within a team environment.

• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical background.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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