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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a GIS Support Analyst to join our CEHE Geographic Information ServicesTeam, located in Houston, TX or Evansville, IN.
You will have the ability to: responsible for acting as a consultant to the business client for GIS technology solutions, managing client expectations and serving as one of primary client interfaces. Also investigates and resolves GIS user problems, generates maps and reports, tests software enhancements, develops and conducts training programs for GIS users etc.
- Work with internal business units to provide GIS based solutions to help resolve their business problems.
- Provides solutions to GIS problems, through research and analysis, which are reported by users. Consults with and provides feedback and updates to management and clients on GIS Support issues. Works with GIS System Administration and Development staff to resolve reported problems. Works with vendors and other internal GIS groups, when necessary, to resolve reported problems.
- Provides information, as requested or on a preset schedule, through the analysis and generation of GIS reports, or statistics, for GIS management and/or other departments.
- Serves as a liaison between the GIS group and various other departments at CenterPoint Energy. Collaborates with customers to gather their business requirement /data, business processes and other business rules to ensure that all information has been considered when choosing a solution for their needs.
- Handles problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up for routine user problems, referring more complex problems to Team Leader or Technical Support.
- Creates scripts/models to increase automate processes.
- Creates presentation quality maps, digital and paper, for a variety of internal stakeholders including but not limited to electric and gas engineering and operations, Surveying and ROW, environmental and claims.
- Identifies necessary process and procedure changes necessary to improve the user experience while using the GIS system. Consults with Development staff to implement these modifications.
- Provides input to the design and management of GIS databases, tools, and applications.
Writes software evaluation and recommendation for management review.
- Develop plans for the testing, training, and implementation of new or modified applications or solutions.
- Writes or revises user training manuals and procedures including exercises and visual displays for in-house and vendor software applications.
- Conducts training sessions for various GIS software's, training will be both in a group setting and on an individual needs' basis.
- Consolidates users work in GIS and resolve conflicting edits.
- Develops map configuration and reports as required to support clients' data and reporting requests.
- Tests new software to evaluate functionality, ease of use and viability, and compatibility of existing applications.
- Develops and maintains user roles, symbology, display properties (stored displays), roles, and plot templates in ArcGIS for enterprise-wide use.
- Supports off-site users by assisting in the administration and management of Citrix servers.
- Maintains GIS website.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Applications or a related discipline from an accredited college, university.
- Requires three (3) years of related experience, including:
- Training, support, and GIS activities; or equivalent combination of education (such as GISP and/or ESRI certifications) and experience.
- Web, desktop, and mobile GIS applications support:
- ESRI software suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online
- Schneider ArcFM
- Script programming with Python and ArcPy
- Database queries in Oracle 12g with PL/SQL.
- Ability to support web, mobile and desktop business-oriented GIS applications on the platforms of Esri's ArcGIS and Schneider ArcFM.
- Ability to perform efficient data GIS ETL processes.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 05/09/2024
Posting End Date: 05/19/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.