Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative · 23 hours ago
GIS Technician/Engineering Aide
ASHTON, Idaho, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFall River Rural Electric Cooperative is seeking a GIS Technician/Engineering Aide to assist in maintaining their Geographical Information System (GIS). The role involves providing necessary data and drawings to support the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining the Cooperative's Geographical Information System (GIS) by obtaining, updating, and implementing all information pertaining to the electric distribution system that is provided by the engineering and operations teams through staking sheets and various other reports
Assists in maintaining the Cooperative's Geographical Information System (GIS) by obtaining, updating, and implementing all information pertaining to transportation and land-use such as roadways, waterways, and state, county, township, city, and individual property boundaries
Competently uses the dynamic link between the Customer Information System (CIS), Special Equipment File, and Geographical Information System (GIS)
Provides necessary Geographical Information System (GIS) data, drawings, and assistance required by employees to aid in the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the electric distribution system
Prepares and adds CAD information as necessary into the GIS, or removes or alters data as required
Proficiently operates a personal computer, plotter, printer, scanner, and fax and copy machines. Efficiently uses software including, but not limited to SEDC, Futura GIS, Futura OMS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Provides drafting services necessary for system design work. Makes new drawings or provides changes as needed for updating system designs for substations, metering, or other projects
Possesses a good working knowledge of RUS specifications and Construction Units
Responds to power outages by operating Futura OMS, including taking outage reports, dispatching crews, keeping up on crew status, and projecting outage data for OMS system and for maps viewable by members. This will be in close conjunction with Operations Department
Checks data on system GIS to maintain flows for OMS projections and reporting
Assists with providing data for the creation/maintenance of equipment locations and related connects/disconnects of equipment records between the cooperative’s master Special Equipment File and the GIS
Assists with checking accuracy of staking information imported into the Origin GIS map
Recommends to the GIS Supervisor where improved efficiencies for the networking, usability, and operation of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology and related hardware and software may exist
Assists with the maintenance of department files pertaining to electric distribution system equipment
Keeps informed on the Cooperative’s policies, plans, programs, and rates. Attends safety meetings, training, and other employee meetings as required. Uses safe working procedures and looks out for the safety of others. Reports unsafe conditions in a timely manner to appropriate personnel
Cares for and maintains all cooperative assigned equipment and supplies
Serves as a backup for answering cooperative telephone calls, and responds appropriately to inquiries, routes calls to the appropriate person, or takes accurate telephone call messages if necessary
Serves as an editor for cooperative publications and documents by providing suggestions, changes or corrections as needed in a timely manner for various departments
Conducts oneself in such a manner as to contribute a better understanding of the Cooperative when in contact with members or the general public, as well as maintain a harmonious relationship with all Cooperative personnel
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum experience: Mid-level
Education: Associates Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent education
Working knowledge of electrical utility distribution system would be helpful
Basic knowledge of various computer software systems would also be helpful
Computer software experience with SEDC, Futura, GIS, OMS, AutoCAD
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communicative skills to effectively present data to various levels of management
Ability to communicate knowledge and ideas with clearness, effectiveness, and ease
Self-motivated to ensure deadlines are met
Ability to prioritize and plan to ensure tasks are completed on a timely basis
Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, grasping, reach outward and overhead, bending, some kneeling, and lifting 5 to 25 lbs
Personal computer with a variety of software applications both general and specialized
Dispatch radio, Multi-line Telephone, Drafting equipment, plotter, printer, scanner, fax, calculator, and copy machine
Work is generally performed at a desk in an office environment with possible travel to outlying offices
General physical requirements include sitting for extended periods, standing, stooping, keyboarding, and reaching out and above head
Some lifting is required approximately 0 to 40 pounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
401k & Matching Contribution
Pension
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Company
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned not-profit organization that provides renewable power to rural areas.
Founded in 1938
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase