GIS Specialist

Hays is looking for an experienced GIS Specialist to join an innovative mining organisation

Your new company 
Hays has partnered with a forward thinking, innovative and progressive mining organisation to assist with the newest member of their team. Going from strength to strength and leading the industry with the newest technology and mining practices, they are now looking at the next stage in their development phase and with are looking to appoint a GIS Specialist.
Your new role 
Hays is in search of a dedicated and skilled Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing spatial data, generating maps, and crafting GIS applications to meet our operational requirements.
Responsibilities include: 

• Develop, interpret, and manage survey data gathered from various platforms such as vessel/USV/AUV/ROV, hydrographic survey, and inspections.
• Assist the environmental team with GIS services and data management (including GIS/CAD charts) to provide necessary technical support and oversight of ESIA.
• Support in validating results and assuring data quality.
• Gather, cleanse, and process data from a variety of sources, using Python or similar tools for thorough analysis.
• Contribute to the creation of maps and other products driven by spatial data related to the environmental aspects of the ESIA.
• Work closely with different teams within the organisation to identify and address data analysis needs, provide guidance on best practices, and find solutions to complex issues.
• Oversee the installation, administration, and training of GIS software.
• Develop and maintain company/project-specific methodologies and charting standards.
• Identify, accept, and implement new GIS technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Provide continuous support to the offshore team for the successful completion of offshore campaigns.

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a GIS position, ideally having worked in the resources sector. It would be beneficial if you held a Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., geography, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, oceanography, marine science/ecology, deep-sea ecology, data science) or have the equivalent experience.
In addition to the below:

Awareness of safety and environmental issues.

Experience in analysing large complex data sets and using databases and repositories.

Familiarity with site characterisation data and deliverables.

Experience in creating professional maps using ArcGIS or similar software.

Proficiency in using spatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS analysis tool packs or Python libraries.

Experience in delivering data in standard formats.

Experience interacting with online geodatabases such as ArcGIS Online or GeoNode.

Competency with Python (or another language) and ModelBuilder for performing analysis on spatial data, data organisation, workflow streamlining, and use of GDAL (or similar) is highly regarded.

Experience working with offshore survey projects is preferred but not essential.

Experience contributing to the preparation, editing, and delivery of complex technical documents.

What you'll get in return 
You will play an integral role in the development and future of mining, supportting global activities in the exploration of diverse and rich deposits across the globe. You will join an organasition at a very exicting time where, a true once in a lifetime opportunity.

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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