GIS / Data Management Support Technician
GIS / Data Management Support Technician
Company Profile
Our client is an independent, international consulting practice which provides globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and natural resources industry. They employ over 1,400 professional consultants internationally and have 45 offices on 6 continents. Thier client base is wide ranging but focused in the international mining sector.
Our client is located in central Cardiff and currently employs over 110 staff. They are an employee-owned company. They currently have a full time position available for an efficient and competent GIS and Data Management Technician.
Location: Cardiff, CF10 2HH
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Salary Scale: Competitive + Comprehensive Package
Experience Required:
- Must be a competent, experienced user of ArcGIS
Preferable Additional Experience:
- Experience with other GIS packages including Global Mapper and AutoCAD.
- An understanding of how GIS data can be incorporated into technical studies across a wide variety of technical disciplines.
- Basic competency in MS Excel, MS Access and general data management
- Some experience and/or a basic understanding of the mining industry (or alternatively the earth science sector).
- Some experience or knowledge in the development and manipulation of field data capture systems, GPS data, geographic coordinate systems.
- Preparation of technical figures, diagrams and scaled drawings and maps for technical reports
Attributes
- Attention to detail in understanding client (external and internal) needs.
- An ability to manage data in an organised systematic approach
- An effective communicator
- A self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in a dynamic environment