GIS Analyst IV from INSPYR Solutions

Houston, TX 77046

About the Job

Title: GIS Analyst IV
Location: Houston, TX (77046 or 77380)
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Work Requirements: US Citizens, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at

Skillset / Experience:
INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Sr. GIS Analyst for one of its oil and gas clients in the Houston area.

Responsibilities for this role include:

Serve as subject matter expert for geospatial data within the IT Geo Tech & Data (GTD) team.
Create innovative solutions to improve processes, workflow, best practices, and service delivery.
Definition, implementation, and maintenance of policies, standards (application, acquisition, and delivery), procedures, and guidelines relating to survey data.
Promoting naming conventions, industry-standard acronyms, codes, units of measure & symbols.
Coordinate activities with survey companies and monitor progress to ensure survey results are delivered on time and within budget.
Coordinates the transfer of survey data to the GTD team for interface into SDE.
Create and maintain ETL to integrate spatial and non-spatial data from various sources, including Oxy's SoRs.
Ensures accurate and timely communication of daily operational and project-related updates to stakeholders.
Reviews survey data for completeness and accuracy and provides clarification and/or interpretation for resolution to any questions or discrepancies found.
Recognizing and fixing errors & inconsistencies in geospatial data and fundamental workflows while managing implications of moving data and maps to avoid data connection issues in managing geospatial data.
Know how and when to apply datum transformations, recognize, troubleshoot, and repair coordinate reference issues in existing datasets, and determine which projection was likely used for a historical dataset.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Geography, or equivalent discipline.
Minimum five (5) years of experience working in the upstream oil & gas industry.
Minimum five (5) years of experience maintaining data within SDE databases.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Portal, Geospatial Analysis, and Geoprocessing Tools.
Proficiency in Geographic Calculator, Global Mapper, and FME Desktop.
Functional knowledge of Land Surveying methods and field survey operations.
Proficiency in Horizontal Reference Systems, Vertical Reference Systems, and Geoids models.
Proficiency in Imagery Processing, Digital Elevation Models, LiDAR data, and UAS data.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand customer requests which are frequently in non-technical terms.
Geographic Information System certification.
Functional knowledge of upstream oil & gas business objectives, jargon, and data concepts.
Basic knowledge of SQL Server databases and SQL queries.
ArcGIS Model Builder and/or FME experience.
Basic knowledge of Python scripting.
Excellent people skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot geospatial data-related issues.
Creative and critical thinker with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
Ability to prioritize work with low levels of supervision.
Self-driven with a positive attitude and open to new ideas and methodologies.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay, 401(k)
Retirement plan
…and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our client's business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include various professional services, projects, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.