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RES · 13 hours ago

Geospatial Technician

RES is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and they are seeking a Geospatial Technician to support the collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation of geospatial data. This role involves traveling to project sites as a drone pilot to gather remote sensing and survey data, while also providing support in various phases of energy projects.

Biomass EnergyEnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Collects lidar and photogrammetric data utilizing drones
Collects additional field data, including surveyed ground points
Processes and analyzes photogrammetric and lidar data
Compiles spatial data from internal teams
Utilizes geographic data from a variety of sources including census, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, ALTA surveys, engineering documents, etc
Prepares and manages metadata
Performs quality assurance and control on data products
Supports projects by providing requested information
Performs surface comparison and quantity calculations, with guidance
Supports survey staff by providing support files
Data collection requires some physical work in adverse weather, including extensive walking over uneven terrain
Operates Company aligned vehicle for site and surveying visits. Drives between site locations during daytime and nighttime hours and in varying weather conditions in order to complete site surveys
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures
Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude

Qualification

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot LicenseGIS/CAD softwareDrone-based data collectionData processing experienceField survey experienceProfessional communicationDetail-orientedWork independentlyAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

Highschool diploma/GED required
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License and/or Canadian equivalent required
Ability to travel 51 to 75% domestically and internationally required
Must possess a valid Driver's License
GIS/CAD software (ArcGIS, Global Mapper, AutoCAD)
Microsoft Office (Excel including data sorting and filtering, charts, formatting, pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
DJI flight planning software
Detail-oriented
Ability to work & learn independently
Ability to work professionally with clients, vendors, employees, managers and supervisors

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in UAV/drone science, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic science, or geodetics preferred
1 or more years' experience in drone-based data collection preferred
1 or more years of data processing or utilization of GIS/CAD software experience preferred
1 or more years of traditional field survey experience preferred
Experience with remotely-sensed data processing and analytics is preferred
Field experience, including drone-based data collection
Knowledge of survey, including experience using Trimble GPS survey equipment, is preferred
Experience using lidar scanners is preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
401 (k) plan with 6% company match
4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
Volunteer and Charity Matching
Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
Wellness Reimbursement

Company

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Canbank Venture Capital Fund
2019-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Eduardo Medina
CEO
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