Geographical Information (GIS) Data Analyst Job Vacancy at Turbo Energy Nigeria Limited
Turbo Energy Nigeria Limited was incorporated as an engineering & contracting company providing a broad range of engineering services and products to diverse industries including the power distribution, power transmission, power generation, telecommunications, petroleum & gas, and marine industries. Through the years, Turbo Energy has provided various services to different utilities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Geographical Information (GIS) Data Analyst
Location: Lagos
Job Purpose
- Geographical information systems analysts perform analysis on data sets stored in a GIS database.
- The GIS Data Analyst designs, compiles and analyzes data; and prepares data, maps and mapping application.
- The GIS analyst interprets and studies geographical information, developing functional geographical plans and programs and showing the relationships between various locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize GIS techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given location
- Analyze and document software requirements. Prepare, design specifications, develop software, create and implement test plans
- Maintains databases and ensures that these databases are up to date and accurate.
- Gathers field data for use in various mapping applications
- Conducts GIS data capture using global positioning equipment and other means. Develops comprehensive documentation on all aspects of GIS data creation, management, and quality assurance procedures.
- Creates, maintains, and conducts Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of geographic data sets using a variety of software and source data.
- Provides support for GIS data conversion, systems integration and application's development and implementation. Creates final map products using a variety of GIS software
- Conducts Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying and data post-processing for GIS database development efforts.;
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with the use of GIS and any related software problems. Conducts complex analysis using ArcGIS in a variety of projects.
- Devising and organizing the environmental condition information update monthly by using automatic sensing information and commodities
- Collection of geographical information, storage, analysis and presentation of GIS information
- Coordinates GIS activities with programmers and technicians. Responsible for updating, maintaining mapping standards and work processes.
- Provides support and training on various aspects of GIS software, database creation and use.
- Implements procedures to standardize and streamline information flows and data management to support project operations and improve interagency coordination with clients/ business partners and other agencies
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Geoinformatics, Geography, Surveying, Cartography, Social Science or related field. Masters degree in Geoinformatics, Geography, Surveying will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of GIS data principles, practices and Techniques, Cartography and data collection systems.
- Must possess good problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in computer usage- (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio)
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Prior experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
- Ability to create maps and charts from multiple layers of data.
- Proficiency working within specialized software utilized in program.
- Experience with ESRI software, specifically the ArcGIS suite (ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox) and ESRI's extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst).
- Ability to perform GIS data conversion/editing, GIS maps production, spatial database management, spatial analysis/reporting tasks.
- Ability to interpret land descriptions, maps, drawings, charts, plans, survey records, and aerial photos
- Advanced knowledge and skill in the operation of GIS surveying and related equipment, including computer hardware, plotter/printer setup, GPS.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, CV's and Cover Letter to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline 9th February, 2018.