GIS/Asset Systems Specialist  - Full Time  - Closes 26 Aug

The GIS Asset Systems Specialist plays a key role in supporting the digital transformation and asset optimisation strategy at Jersey Electricity. The role is responsible for developing and improving the organisation's Digital Twin capability by integrating GIS, infrastructure administration and electrical network simulation platforms. This role works across multiple business functions to manage, integrate, and govern infrastructure, connectivity, and spatial information optimally. It enables informed decision making, improved operational performance, enhanced network resilience, and effective investment planning. Digital Twin Development And Delivery Support the development and deployment of Jersey Electricity's Digital Twin strategy and architecture. Assist in the successful delivery and adoption of Digital Twin capabilities across the business. Ensure Digital Twin solutions align with business objectives, digital transformation initiatives and long-term organisational goals. Systems Coordination And Data Oversight Develop and maintain integration frameworks between ArcGIS, Octave EAM, PowerFactory and other business systems. Enable the seamless exchange of asset, network and geospatial data across platforms. Establish and maintain data standards, governance processes and harmonised asset data models. Help build and maintain a single source of trusted equipment and connectivity information. Technical Leadership And Collaboration Provide specialist expertise across geographic information systems, asset tracking platforms, and network modelling tools. Work closely with Asset Coordination, Engineering, Operations, Technology and Service Delivery teams to ensure consistent and effective digital solutions. Support the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve business processes and system capability. Act as a key liaison between internal collaborators and external technology partners. Asset And Network Optimisation Support investment planning, asset lifecycle management and network resilience initiatives through improved data quality and system integration. Enable data-driven business decisions through effective reporting, analysis and visualisation capabilities. Ensure systems remain scalable, secure, resilient and aligned with future business requirements. Continuous Improvement Monitor emerging technologies and industry standard process in Digital Twin, GIS and asset management disciplines. Find opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer outcomes and organisational performance. Contribute to the ongoing development of JE's digital capability and strategic objectives. Technical Knowledge Digital Twin concepts, architecture and implementation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ideally ArcGIS Utility Network. Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems. Power system modelling and network analysis tools, including PowerFactory. Data architecture, systems integration and interoperability. Master data management and data governance principles. Asset management and infrastructure lifecycle management practices. Data analytics, reporting and visualisation techniques. Experience Proven involvement with GIS, asset management, engineering systems or related enterprise platforms. Experience supporting system integration and data management initiatives within an asset-intensive environment. Experience working with multi-functional collaborators to deliver business and technology solutions. Experience in contributing to digital transformation or business improvement programmes. Qualifications Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Asset Management or a related field. Professional training or certification in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: GIS Utility Network technology Digital Twin technologies Grid digitalisation and smart network planning Data management or information governance Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Systems thinking and understanding complex business and technical environments. Excellent partner management and relationship-building skills. Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. High attention to detail and commitment to data quality. Ability to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions. Proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset. Jersey Electricity provides excellent benefits, catered towards financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Starting with private medical insurance, discounted electricity rates, discounts within our Powerhouse shop, subsidies on EVs, gym memberships, on-site Mental Health First Aiders, organised sports and activities groups. We offer competitive salaries combined with an attractive pension. We are family-friendly and strive to give you a life work blend to both love your job, do excellent work and spend important time with your family and friends. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. Jersey Electricity’s purpose is to ‘enable life’s essentials’ by providing the people of Jersey with secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity today and long into the future. Jersey Electricity’s Vision Jersey Electricity’s vision is to “inspire a Zero-Carbon future” by being the energy partner of choice whilst working to six strategy pillars of that vision: JE 6 Strategic Pillars Digital Enhancement and Innovation – over the next 3 years JE will continue to develop robust and scalable digital platforms, seeking innovation in smart enabled technology and to, where appropriate, commercialise its innovation. Customer –to increase JE’s customer experience maturity, to better understand customers’ existing and future needs and wants, as well as provide exceptional service around its offers. Energy Sourcing and Supply – prepare for a new supply contract, considering transitional requirements, to reduce cost and market risks for customers as well as considering the future role of offshore wind in the energy mix. Future Proof the JE Business Model – continue delivering good operational performance across all businesses within the Group. Ensuring JE delivers infrastructure requirements for today, and in readiness for the future, whilst creating resource capability and capacity for CNR delivery. Island-wide Electrification and Decarbonization – continue to develop new products in heat and mobility which support the CNR, customers in energy efficiency and facilitate the development of solar and offshore wind propositions with the Government of Jersey. Great Employer – continue to recruit and develop talent, improve JE climate and engagement in becoming the employer of choice in and beyond Jersey. We are an engaged and focused workforce, committed to ensuring we “keep the lights on” across the island and explore new ways of providing energy and related services to islanders. Working at Jersey Electricity means you are part of an inclusive team of nearly 400 diverse employees across a number of business sectors from the distribution of energy to Retail and Commercial services. We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile will be guaranteed an interview. Whatever your role with us, you will find the support you need to develop in a long-term career and work with many long-serving employees to help us achieve our vision. Being An Employee Of Jersey Electricity, You Will Share in the success of ground-breaking projects to electrify the island; Be part of a highly skilled and developing workforce; Participate in company-wide wellbeing initiatives; Develop both professionally and personally in a supportive environment; Benefit from a competitive rewards and compensation package; Help us develop our engaged, diverse and innovative workforce; What Our Employees Say “The employees, and the support from colleagues who I work with on a day to day basis, are helpful and friendly making it an attractive place to work” “Great team with a manager who understands outside life and flexibility when needed” “Real sense of purpose to enable life's essentials in Jersey - and real ability to make a difference to support a low carbon world” “I think JE is a great place to work with fantastic people, variety of career opportunities , lots of challenges and great values” “It’s a really good company to work for, highly recommended to anyone to join Jersey Electricity” “It's a great team with some really kind people who will often go the extra mile. Also great to work somewhere that is so crucial to island life and knowing that if we do our jobs well it benefits everyone”