Geographical Info System Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Geographical Information’s System (GIS) Program Administrator to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our global ArcGIS Enterprise platform and UPDM-aligned geodatabase supporting pipeline, terminal, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Administer ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Server, Data Store, ArcGIS Pro, and mobile apps.
• Manage user roles, authentication, license pools, and access controls.
• Oversee DEV/TEST/PROD environments, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across EPO pipeline regions.
• Perform authoritative editing, versioning, and lineage tracking.
• Execute structured QA/QC workflows and ensure UPDM compliance.
• Lead reconcile/post cycles and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Manage schema evolution, domains, subtypes, relationship classes, and feature rules.
• Conduct compression, indexing, backups, and performance tuning.
• Build and maintain Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines and API integrations.
• Support key workflows including JBA, valve inspections, CP reference data, IMP visualization, and project alignment sheets.
• Ensure GIS outputs meet PHMSA, OEMS, and internal stakeholder requirements.
• Publish and maintain enterprise GIS services, maps, dashboards, and applications.
• Provide support and deliver training across Engineering, Integrity, Operations, HSE, and Projects.
• Establish and enforce GIS governance, data standards, and publishing workflows.
• Maintain compliance with PHMSA Part 192/195, IT security, and OEMS governance.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality through dashboards.
• Communicate platform strategy, roadmap, and performance metrics to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–10+ years administering enterprise-scale ArcGIS environments.
• Deep expertise with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, SQL Server, and SDE.
• Hands-on experience with UPDM, pipeline/terminal GIS, or regulated asset environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python (ArcPy), ModelBuilder, SQL, REST APIs, and ETL tools.
• Demonstrated experience with versioning, authoritative editing, QA/QC, reconcile/post, and schema management.
• Strong understanding of PHMSA Part 192/195 and IMP workflows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience replacing or internalizing outsourced geodatabase maintenance functions.
• Background supporting GIS for pipeline integrity, corrosion, CP, or operations.
• Familiarity with PCS, NIMA, SCADA, or similar operational systems.
• ESRI technical certifications (Enterprise Admin, Geodata Management, Desktop).
• Experience with IIS, Azure, hybrid cloud/on-prem architectures, and global deployments.