Intern GIS Specialist Job at Ormat Technologies, Inc., Reno, NV

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  • Ormat Technologies, Inc.
  • Reno, NV

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for QA/QC of company-wide geospatial data to support geothermal exploration activities and reservoir management. The GIS specialist will work with multiple departments to clean up and standardize existing GIS data, applications, workflows, and custom tools. The specialist will also assist in the preparation of publication-quality maps, applications, and support documentation to convey information to geologists, engineers, management, and regulators. May be asked to participate in other GIS field surveys and support tasks as required by team.

Essential Functions

Clean and standardize existing GIS data and applications

Collaborate with multiple departments within the company to ensure quality standards and internal consistency of geospatial data sets and workflows

Create and publish interactive data, maps, and applications for a variety of user groups

Other Responsibilities

Develop standards for GIS metadata and quality control with appropriate documentation

Collect new and/or confirm existing geospatial data in the field

Test existing and new spatial analysis tools, create new tools where add value/time savings to existing workflows

Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

Must be working on or recently completed a degree related to earth sciences, environmental sciences, geography, or cartography

Must have GIS experience including ESRI/ArcGIS software

Experience With Python Scripting Is Advantageous But Not Required

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of the Internet.

Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

Physical Requirements

The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions

The ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods of time

The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

The ability to periodically lift 50 lbs.

The ability to work in an office environment

The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work,

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