Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician

Full Time
McPherson, KS
Posted
Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity within our Pipelines and Terminals (P&T) division in McPherson, Kansas. We are looking for a GIS Technician to ensure compliance with relevant Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations related to GIS, Integrity Management, and pipeline data management through effective data maintenance practices and interaction with employees at all levels of the organization. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads and work independently to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential.

Responsibilities

  • GIS data entry and data maintenance. Update centerlines, enter Pipeline Inspection and Repair data, and create GIS published products (cartography/maps, etc.).
  • Train P&T personnel and troubleshoot GIS issues. Provide user support for ESRI software and apps.
  • Field data collection. Support field employees and project managers to collect data outside the scope of field staff capabilities.
  • QA/QC updates to web maps. Daily review of web maps to ensure that end user expectations are met.
  • Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of GIS experience
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online or ESRI Portal
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Additional Qualifications

  • 2-year college or technical degree
  • 5+ years of pipeline GIS experience
  • Working knowledge of PODS database
  • Familiar with NewCentury Software products

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work independently
  • Up to 10% travel may be required
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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