Hess Corporation Recruitment 2012 : GIS Analyst – Global GIS Support Team |

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Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in refining and in marketing refined petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity. Our vision is to maximize shareholder value by enhancing financial performance and providing long-term profitable growth. We attract and motivate highly talented people who embrace their work with a passion to be the best. Hess Corporation has offices in 20 countries across six continents. The company headquarters is in New York City, with key regional headquarters in Houston; London; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Woodbridge, N.J.
Currently we have a position open in our Jakarta office as Geographic Information System Analyst (08018).

 
GIS Analyst – Global GIS Support Team 
 
This GIS Analyst role provides basic to intermediate-level GIS support to Asia-Pacific business groups, as a member of the Global GIS Support Team. This position reports to the Team Lead for Global GIS Support in Houston, but will also give assistance and back-up to the GIS Specialist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and others within the Global GIS Group.


The primary responsibilities of this position are to:
• Provide first tier GIS support to GIS users in the business – demonstrate the proper use of ArcGIS software and tools, answer user-questions, troubleshoot problems with software and data, and work with users to develop GIS workflows to perform GIS analysis for moderately complex business situations.
• Provide spatial data management support using standard processes and methodologies set by the Global GIS Data Management Team.
• Conduct local training, either for small groups or one-on-one, in the use of ArcGIS Desktop and other ArcGIS technology tools.
• Understand and provide guidance for spatial data management at the user level. Work with the business groups to adhere to Hess Global GIS/Spatial data management standards.
 
Qualifications
Education, Training & Experience:
Educated to Bachelors degree level in GIS + 2 years Work Experience*:
- Bachelor degree in Geographic Information System or Geography/Geodecy and/or Geomatic Engineering with concentration/Program Study in Geographic Information System
- Or Associate/Diploma Level Degree with GIS Certification
- 2 years of related work experience*
*GIS Internship experience can be included in work experience.
- High level proficiency in English (direct report to Team Leader based in Houston)
 
Experience:
• Use of Esri ArcGIS Desktop Suite - minimum experience - 3 years, more is preferred.
• Esri ArcGIS Server administration + SDE – a plus
• Strong understanding of Esri GIS and Esri GIS technology, including the use of remote sensing and imagery data types.
• Strong understanding of differences and interactions of GIS and CAD, and the ability to communicate the difference to business people, including GIS users.
• Strong understanding of geodetics, surveying, and positioning, and implications of not using correct geodetics.
• Knowledge of the petroleum business use of GIS, use of GIS in utilities, or pipeline GIS. (desirable, but not required)
 
Other Requirements:
Travel: Must be qualified and willing to travel within Asia-Pacific region, and outside, e.g., Australia, USA, UK, etc., in order to attend business meetings, training, and provide user support.
Language: Having to work closely with team members and direct supervisor from other countries, high level of proficiency in written and verbal English is a must.
For more information and to apply online, please visit http://www.hess.com/careers and search E&P Jobs no later than 2 April 2012. Put the number you wish to apply in job number box in search criteria page. Please upload your resume and answer the eligibility question truthfully as this will be your requirements to apply. For those of you who do not upload your resume and complete the eligibility question, your application will not be identified as valid application and will not be processed.