About the Role
Job summary:
To lead the functional configuration, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of TAQA Distribution's Geographic Information System (GIS) system, ensuring the solution is optimally configured to support TAQA's geospatial and utility network management business processes and delivers reliable, high-quality functional capabilities to business users. The Lead, GIS Functional acts as the senior functional authority for the Geographic Information System (GIS) platform, working under the direction of the Manager, Platforms (EAM & Core Utilities) to manage functional design, system configuration, user support, and enhancement delivery.
General Responsibilities:
Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems
Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
Reporting
Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business policies and standards.
Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Lead the functional configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of TAQA's GIS platform, ensuring the system accurately supports TAQA's utility network mapping, asset spatial management, and field operations spatial data requirements.
Design and implement GIS functional configurations including utility network models, spatial data schemas, map service configurations, and field data collection workflows that support TAQA's operational requirements.
Manage GIS data quality and spatial data integrity, ensuring TAQA's utility network and asset spatial data is accurate, current, and aligned with ground truth field data.
Lead GIS platform enhancements and integration projects, ensuring spatial data is accessible and usable across TAQA's EAM, FSM, and data platform environments.
Act as the primary GIS functional expert for TAQA's network planning, operations, and engineering teams, facilitating spatial analysis requests and supporting GIS-enabled decision-making.
Develop and maintain GIS documentation including data dictionaries, layer specifications, map service catalogues, and user guides.
Provide GIS training and functional support to TAQA's operational and engineering users.
Apply AI-powered geospatial analytics and machine learning for utility network analysis to improve operational decision-making.
HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols:
The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:
Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.
Detailed HSE Roles & Responsibilities for staff are identified in the dedicated company procedure.
People Management Responsibilities:
Leadership
Actively participate in continuous improvement and professional development activities. Support decisions made with integrity and transparency, always aligning with the entity's goals.
Talent Management
Engage in talent development programs aimed at enhancing skills and supporting career progression. Contribute to a team culture that is connected to the organization's larger purpose.
Culture
Uphold and promote the organization's values within the team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment through active participation and support.
Communication
Support informed decision-making within the team. Contribute to clear and effective communication, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and facilitating smooth information flow up and down the chain.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent
6 years of relevant working experience
Desired Requirements
Master’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent
9 years of relevant working experience
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