Engineer, GIS

Job purpose

Provides professional support and assistance with the development of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) database designs, develops and builds databases from imagery and cartographic/digital sources. Performs basic and advanced processing tasks using network modeling systems regarding the natural gas network design/analysis, builds, modifies and updates models of natural gas networks and associated items using natural gas network design/analysis tools in a cost-effective manner. Develops, manages and maintains relevant coordination procedures in line with best industry practices based on approved project applicable standards. Provides necessary coordination support to ensure completion of the natural gas distribution projects on time.

Key accountabilities

Job specific accountabilities

• Provides professional support to develop network modelling database designs, builds databases from imagery and cartographic/digital sources.
• Performs basic and advanced processing tasks using network modeling tools and other modeling products and extensions e.g. ArcGIS and SynerGEE. Retrieves input data and produces maps upon request.
• Performs database records entry and updates for natural gas networks design/analysis/reinforcements/new connected customers/alterations.
• Establishes and modifies natural gas network design model databases (SynerGEE).
• Reviews all data entry to network modeling systems regarding the natural gas network design/analysis.
• Operates company information technology (IT) systems including asset database.
• Operates and administers the entry and retrieval processes of network modeling systems and verifies inputs from third parties.
• Retrieves data from network modeling systems and administers the daily requirements for records and archiving.
• Checks and maintains contractors records submissions. Provides network records and data as required.
• Administers and maintains all as-built drawings/records for natural gas network design modelling tools, all natural gas network modeling records.
• Participates in the natural gas distribution network design using supplied software and produces budgets preparation packages.
• Ensures that all performed activities are in compliance with company health, safety and environment (HSE) policies and procedures at all times.
• Carries out duties in accordance with specifications and company policies and regulations.
• Develops, manages and maintains the natural gas division external coordination procedures especially with developers, government and other utilities authorities taking into consideration company policies and in compliance with ADNOC group guidelines.
• Participates in interface engineering activities performed by the PMT/PMC discipline engineers and the EPC contractors. Works closely with the PMT/PMC project engineers to identify interface requirements.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Generic accountabilities

• Supervision
  Plans, supervises and coordinates all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
  Trains and develops the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
• Budgets
  Provides input for preparation of the department/section budgets and assists in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans to deliver section objectives.
  Investigates and highlights any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
• Policies, systems, processes & procedures
  Implements approved department/section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the department/section’s work programs in line with company and international standards.
  Complies with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
• Performance management
  Contributes to the achievement of the approved performance objectives for the department/section in line with the company performance framework.
• Innovation and continuous improvement
  Designs and implements new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
  Identifies improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
• Health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability
  Complies with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC code of practices.
• Reports
  Provides inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for company management.

Communications & working relationships

Internal
Regular contact with line manager, peers and other departments of ADNOC City Gas.
Regular contact with counterparts in ADNOC City Gas on related matters.
Occasional contact with counterparts in ADNOC group companies to coordinate related activities and share best practices.

External
Frequent contact with government authorities, utilities organizations, private sector contractors and suppliers.
Regular contact with projects & engineering consultants and agencies.