GIS Specialist

1h1 hour ago

Wood

Houston, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $115,000

About this role

Wood is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Oil, Gas & New Energies business focusing on large and complex projects for energy companies. This hybrid opportunity places you in the Survey, GIS and Data Management Team supporting offshore oil and gas plus US onshore and offshore clean energy markets. Advance the use of GIS and digital technologies in a varied role.

Daily tasks include managing project GIS databases with data loading, quality assurance, and metadata. Produce maps, charts, reports, and data deliverables for internal and external use. Develop and maintain map services for web-based GIS portals while responding to project queries.

Collaborate with engineers and designers on pipeline routing and GIS analysis. Participate in project meetings, workshops, and contribute to data specifications. Join a growing team delivering innovative solutions challenging the status-quo in upstream, midstream, and decarbonisation markets.

Engage in meaningful projects for industry leaders with flexible working arrangements balancing client, team, and individual needs. Benefit from commitment to diversity, tailored professional development, and global connections with leading experts. Transform the world through low-carbon concepts and sustainable power projects.

Requirements

Strong background in GIS
Experience in survey, GIS and data management
Knowledge of GIS applications in oil and gas projects
Skills in GIS analysis for pipeline routing
Proficiency in producing geospatial data deliverables
Ability to develop web-based GIS content
Familiarity with digital technologies in energy sector
Experience supporting clean energy markets

Responsibilities

Manage project GIS databases including data loading, quality assurance and metadata
Produce maps, charts, reports and other data deliverables for internal and external use
Develop and maintain map services and other content for web-based GIS portals
Respond to project queries on a daily basis
Collaborate with engineers and designers on pipeline routing and other GIS analysis tasks
Participate in project meetings and workshops
Contribute to GIS data specifications and other technical material
Support internal and external training programs on GIS applications

Benefits

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Oil, Gas & New Energies sector
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks giving all employees a voice
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
Global connections with experts at the leading edge of the industry