Specialist, GIS Development & Implementation

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs).

PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Plains has an immediate opening for a GIS Specialist to join our Asset Management Team. Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management within our Operations Solution Delivery department, you will provide Geographic Information System (GIS) expertise in development and analysis to assist Plains’ business groups throughout North America.

In addition, you will design and implement elegant geospatial solutions that are delivered on time in fulfilment of business requirements, using the latest tools and technology.

This role may be based in either Houston or Calgary and some cross-border travel will be required.

As a new employee with Plains, you will be eligible for company benefits including medical / dental / prescription / vision, retirement savings, vacation, paid time off, and other programs.

Additionally, you have the option of a hybrid work schedule, combining working in the office (Calgary or Houston) with working remotely.

Responsibilities :

• Develop complete design and architecture for web-enabled geospatial solutions.
• Leverage service-oriented architecture principles to create scalable and efficient systems.
• Lead and manage implementation projects.
• Integrate various applications and services across multiple areas (land, pipeline, facilities, regulatory, environment, etc.).
• Successfully implement efficient spatial ETL (extract, transform, load) processes using ESRI's native Python-based scripting (ArcPy), SAFE FME, and other modules.
• Assist the team in guiding a Cloud-based GIS infrastructure modernization initiative.
• Ensure timely data refreshes of large datasets and generate spatial features ready for consumption by clients (web / mobile or desktop).
• Implement and publish advanced geo-processing tasks to simplify user workflows.
• Enable business users to work seamlessly without dealing with complicated ESRI desktop environments.
• Apply advanced spatial analytical skills to implement complex geospatial business rules.
• Facilitate easy management of field activities performed by the workforce.
• Integrate ESRI web mapping solutions with core business applications.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, or related field required; certification in GIS technology / software an asset
• Minimum 8 years’ directly transferrable experience
• Expertise in both GIS development and analytical tools (ArcGIS Server architecture / configuration and map service design;

Portal for ArcGIS; ArcGIS Desktop; ArcSDE; geoprocessing tools; ModelBuilder; FME; ArcGIS APIs for JavaScript 4.X using Angular, React, or other modern frameworks)

• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Access software
• Strong SQL skills using SQL Server (or Oracle)
• Development expertise in tools such as MS Visual Studio (C#, C / C++, VB, ASP .Net, MVC), Python, HTML / HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery / jqWidgets, Dojo, Node.

js, Bootstrap, Entity Framework, SSRS or Microsoft BI, and other relevant libraries

• Experience managing Azure resources an asset
• Ability to triage and rectify operational issues associated with Enterprise GIS technology and infrastructure
• Able to work independently with limited supervision and within a team
• Detail-oriented with proven analytical skills
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing (for Houston-based employees)

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy.

We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great .

As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner.

To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.