GIS Analyst
| Posting date: | 28 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,142 to £40,246 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 3GH |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 549141_1715598769 |
Summary
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: £35,142 - £40,246 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join SSEN as a GIS analyst across large capital projects supporting in the "Pathway to 2030" and delivering our NetZero goals.
As a GIS Analyst, some of your key accountabilities in this position will include:
- The creation and maintenance of robust and large GIS datasets, ensuring this is relevant, up to date, cleansed, and meets SSEN integrity and quality standards, including appropriate metadata.
- Provision of first-class GIS and cartographic support, including preparation of maps, plans, the update and creation of ArcGIS Online Web Apps, 3D visualisation and mobile mapping techniques.
- Support the delivery of individual tasks and wider business processes through identification and design of innovative and technically complex GIS solutions, applications, and workflows.
- Deliver training and technical support to colleagues across the business who use GIS, supporting in its growth and development.
- Facilitate the integration of GIS with other technologies, and support in the sharing of information and data to develop and protect internal and external stakeholder relationships.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- GIS-related degree or equivalent experience with knowledge of GIS programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, SQL, Arcade).
- Expertise in ESRI's ArcGIS suite, including 3D and Spatial Analyst extensions, ESRI Enterprise portal and ArcGIS Online Web GIS.
- Familiarisation with a diverse range of data types including Terrestrial and Marine data.
- Substantial and deep knowledge of the use and potential of GIS based systems, coupled with a deep understanding of the core principles of GIS and data management.
- Understanding of Major Projects Governance Framework, ethos, gates, and requirements within energy networks or similar.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.