What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician I position at UGI Utilities, Inc?
GIS Technician I
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Location: Denver, PA, United States, 17517
Company: UGI Corporation
Requisition Number: 25547
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.
Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!
Job Summary
Under general supervision, maintain the corporate GIS system by processing natural gas facility data submitted by operations. They provide a technical review of the incoming data for accuracy and completeness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and update corporate records in the GIS system. This includes records in the Smallworld GIS system, Documentum system and the various database systems in use at UGI.
- Responsible for the review and digitizing of natural gas facilities with the corporate GIS system. This includes monitoring the completion documents submitted from operations and working directly with operations personnel to ensure timely and accurate data is getting digitized into the corporate GIS system.
- Assist in the consolidation of the three gas subsidiaries into the corporate GIS system.
- Provide operations with custom maps and assist with data requests.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with Geographic Information Systems.
- General knowledge of piping and natural gas facilities.
- Strong Math skills including trigonometry and geometry.
- Drafting experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Education and Experience
- Associate’s Degree in a technical design or engineering field.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
- disability plans
- 401(k) matched savings plan
- paid vacation
- company stock purchase program
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parental leave
- paid volunteer time
- adoption assistance
UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
