Statkraft Hiring For GIS Technician at Cork, County Cork Full Time

Statkraft is Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have over 5,300 employees in 21 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a GIS Technician for a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. This role can be based in either Cork or Tullamore.

As a GIS Technician you will work within the existing Irish GIS Team to provide GIS services and support to many departments within Statkraft, which includes the collection and processing of datasets from many different sources, data management, analysis of spatial data.

Whether you use your skills to optimise our projects, increase output from our assets, or design tomorrow’s renewable energy solutions – you’ll be at the forefront of leading the shift to renewable energy. You’ll work with some of the most advanced technologies and face the most challenging projects in the industry as well as connect and collaborate with colleagues across our markets.

As a GIS Technician in the Project Development Team, you’ll:
Support the current Irish GIS Team with a primary focus on the Irish Project pipeline comprising of onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and grid services projects

Create maps for our projects which include land, leases, wayleaves and environmental

Work with constraints analysis along with querying and filtering relevant data

Support digitalisation – both process improvements and data capture and conversion

Maintain and develop interactive web and mapping applications

Qualifications

University degree or post graduate GIS Diploma with between experience in a similar field of creating maps and visual data for projects

Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office. Excel, power point etc

Knowledge of basic GIS packages including ArcGIS Desktop would be a considerable advantage

Exposure to AGOL, CAD and FME

Experiences in these areas are also useful in your role

Ability to adapt to other new software and systems

Ability to manage a large workload in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment

Ability to build relationships quickly and work across the different project teams

Additional Information

Statkraft offers:
Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days

Flexible and Hybrid working.

Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth

A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation

A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background

Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs

Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes

Hybrid working arrangements

Diversity Statement:
Statkraft Ireland is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity. Our people have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds yet share a passion for a future of clean energy.

Our culture is inclusive and down-to-earth – we encourage new ideas and value belonging. We received recognition as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in 2022 and want to continue on this journey, through continuous improvement in our culture and our work.

Statkraft Ireland strives to increase participation from traditionally underrepresented groups. If you have a desire to contribute to a renewable future but your experience is not perfectly aligned, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just right for this role or other roles.