Job Listings
The following is a list of jobs which are available in the Irish GI industry.
GIS Technician - EDF
Overview:
EDF Renewables Ltd. is one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, focusing on wind power, solar and battery storage technology. We develop, build, operate and maintain wind farms, and in the UK we currently have a portfolio of 35 projects, which includes 2 offshore wind farms, as well as the largest battery plant in the UK and we have approximately 965MW of operational wind farms, with a further 2+GW at various stages of progression (consented, planning and development). We are expanding our team in Ireland in this exciting time in the renewable industry.
The GIS Officer will be responsible for the management of the GIS elements of the development business.
This includes hardware, software and resources to ensure that the business maximises the value added from GIS data. Ensuring that the GIS functionality and systems are fit for the current and future needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
Manage GIS applications and maintain/update as required.
Provide support for in-house GIS systems
Manage GIS data & storage ensuring that it meets industry, legal and internal standards
Ensure that the data is up to date, validated & associated with appropriate internal and external datasets
Create mapping data, and maps customised to team requirements and needs
Provide mapping constraint analysis capability for sourcing renewable energy sites
Ensure that where applicable GIS supports the businesses processes
Provide the GIS expertise for projects with GIS requirements
Production of highly accurate GIS mapping working closely with development teams
All other tasks required in supporting GIS functions; such as map making and specific data collaboration.
Skills/Competencies:
Civil Engineering/Surveying/Geographic Information Systems
Computer skills – Office, Excel, Windows, Outlook, Powerpoint Etc
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 & 10+ products including MapInfo
Technical drawing – AutoCad would be a distinct advantage
Excellent & detailed record keeping
Ability to write reports
Problem solving/analytical
Very good interpersonal skills
Qualifications and Experience:
An undergraduate degree (minimum Level 7) in Civil Engineering, Geo-Surveying, or Geography. Ideally with additional training or qualification in IT Systems or specifically Geospatial Information Systems
The successful candidate ideally should have prior verifiable experience, minimum of 4years, in a similar role within a large organisation or authority.
Skills/ Competencies:
Civil Engineering/Surveying/Geographic Information Systems
Computer skills – Office, Excel, Windows, Outlook, Powerpoint Etc
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 & 10+ products including MapInfo
Technical drawing – AutoCad would be a distinct advantage
Previous knowledge and experience with Engineering/ Work-flow management Programs or Applications, even contract based/bespoke.
Excellent & detailed record keeping
Ability to write reports
Experience of working within Quality driven/ISO compliant systems
Problem solving/analytical
Very good interpersonal skills
INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Experience:
GIS: 1 year (Preferred)
Contact Kevin.Daly@edf-re.uk
