Geoscience Data Technician

Geoscience Data Technician
Reporting To: Head of Data and Visualisation Team
Department: Support

Post Responsibilities:
Working within the Data and Visualisation Team to support GIS and Data Services across the business providing expertise and technical support in data management primarily at a project level.

The role will focus on three areas:

• supporting the data management and GIS requirements of projects;
• assisting in the development of protocols for data management, and;
• assisting in the development of data management services for external clients.

Main Duties:
The main duties of the role comprise:

• Supporting the data management needs of projects, particularly those involving large and/or multi-disciplinary datasets
• GIS development support
• Development of generic and project specific databases to support efficient data handling of information within projects
• Assisting with the development of tools, procedures, guides, manuals to support internal generic database systems for projects
• Development of systems and procedures for efficient capturing and data handling of site data and transfer to project data systems
• Processing and manipulation of geoscientific and other data

SPECIALIST SKILLS:
Essential:

• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and GIS development and integration environments particularly ArcGIS and ESRI products
• Knowledge and some experience in databases and database design and field data capture
• Have knowledge and experience in programming e.g. python, vba
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access advantageous
• Qualifications relating to geosciences and/or computing
• Ability to deliver high quality work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to rapidly learn new software as required
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to proactively engage with consultants/clients to maintain and improve the quality of output
• Proven problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable and experienced in environmental and geoscience disciplines including; environmental monitoring, (environmental) geochemistry, hydrology and hydrogeology, geology.
• Experience of graphics and visual representation with an ability to present data and information effectively
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL or similar server based systems

Location:
Cardiff office.

Commencing Salary:

• Salary Range £negotiable.

Hours of Work:
The normal working week is 40 hours, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 with half hour lunch. However, there will be the need for working flexible hours to meet deadlines. Overtime is not payable.

Holidays:

• 29 working days per annum inclusive of bank and public holidays. Leave increases with length of service.

Pension and Associated Benefits Following Successful Completion of Probationary Period:

• Pension Contribution (5.25% of the basic salary)
• Death in Service Benefit (4 x basic salary)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (75% of basic salary following 13 weeks continuous incapacity, less state benefit)
• Discretionary Bonus (subject to company profitability and individual performance)
• Private Health Cover (voluntary)
• Health Screening (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Subscription – our client will pay the subscription to one professional membership.

Other:

• Option to purchase Shares in our client.