GIS Analyst III - WESTERN LAND SERVICES : Job Details

Job Summary:

The GIS Analyst positions collects, manages, interprets, and utilizes GIS data from a variety of sources for an assortment of applications in the energy industry. Interface with clients and Project Managers to provide mapping solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Spatially locate, map, and attribute parcels, leases, drilling units, easements, surface agreements, pipeline routes, etc. in various states across the country using legal descriptions, metes & bounds, etc.
• Interpret courthouse documentation (leases, deeds, assignments, unit declarations, releases, amendments, extensions, ownership reports, right of way agreements).
• Utilize data to create accurate, inclusive reports and high-quality maps tailored to project and client driven needs.
• Review other analysts' work.
• Train new analysts.
• Convert data between various file types.
• Georeference tax maps, warrant maps, historic farm maps, as-built surveys, and other materials to digitize subject matter.
• Research and navigate various county, state, federal, and third-party resources / websites to support daily tasks.
• Develop basic web maps using Geocortex & Esri enterprise software.
• Provide mapping support to clients, project managers, title examiners, land agents, lease analysts, and others on a daily basis.
• Uphold Western Land Services' Core values in all aspects of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Equivalent skill level of an employee working 10 years as a GIS Analyst.
• Extensive mapping experience, preferably with ArcGIS product suite.
• Web map development experience.
• Familiarity with Geodatabase design, structure, and management.
• Oil & Gas and/or Renewables experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook is desired
• Must be able to prioritize & multi-task incoming requests, as well as maintain ongoing professional communication with project stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail.

Required Education & Experience:

• 6+ years' oil & gas experience required in the brokerage, exploration, and/or midstream sectors.