GIS Technician

About TSR: TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company. For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients. Mission & Vision We do not believe in building a vision around the company but building a company around our vision, which is simply; Every employee's voice matters, their effort is appreciated, and their talent is rewarded. We challenge each employee daily, to raise the bar on how we treat our consultants and candidates. For far too long in this industry, candidates have been ghosted, lied to, or placed at a client and then forgotten about. Each day our staff works tirelessly at qualifying and placing, top talent with our clients, in a compassionate and caring manner. Not every candidate is a match for the job, but every candidate and consultant will be treated with respect and professionalism.GIS Technician (Lawrence Township, NJ)Job Description Location: Lawrence Township, New Jersey Type: Contract Job #79233 Our client, a leading energy and utilities company is hiring a GIS Technician on a contract basis. Work Location: Somerset, NJ Duties: Perform assignments on work related to recording or producing information associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of Utility Systems as qualified through formalized and/or on the job training. Maintain the GIS connected model with information from sources including, but not limited to, work management systems, as-built construction drawings, work orders, completion records, field reports or other information from the job sponsor. Perform analysis or queries to assemble data and prepare reports, tabulations, charts and maps from asset information contained in the connected model and various other data sources. Produce standard prints and ad-hoc plots for field requests containing specific information derived from the connected model and various other data sources. Maintain service point data and the relationship to feeding source transformer. Track lifespan of utility asset data, including history, inspection and attachments. Resolve conflicting data, mapping, connectivity, and land issues through office or field investigation. Perform GIS work pertaining to major projects such as facility relocations, load rearrangement and new business. Operate automated office equipment including, but no limited to printers, plotters, duplication machines, facsimile and scanners. File records and data pertaining to the work. Perform manual or computer aided drafting. Operate a car or light truck. Assist other employees in plant work, in the field, or in the office. Perform other similar skilled work. Required: 1-2 years of GIS experience (school or work-related). Qualifications: Must meet the company's general requirements, and in addition: Must have the ability to acquire a thorough working knowledge of: The company's business applications. Material, equipment, and apparatus used in the work. The Utilities Transmission and Distribution systems Various operating and maintenance handbooks and manuals insofar as they pertain to his/her work, including the safety rules and practices set forth therein. Must be able to work at various company locations based on business needs/workload Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license to operate motor vehicles in the state of New Jersey. Computer skills in MS Office and other Windows applications