Maps and Records Technician

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Rhode Island Energy is seeking a Maps & Records Technician to support the accurate maintenance of gas distribution system records. This role involves researching facility data, interpreting technical drawings, updating GIS systems, and ensuring quality control of field information

Responsibilities

• Research facility records and/or distribution system field conditions, interpret and communicate facility information to internal and external customers by radio, phone, in person or through written communication.
• Gather changes in the distribution system by correspondence with city/towns or field visits and process tabular changes.
• Perform quality reviews of facility information prepared by field personnel and input new facility information in GIS.
• Input administrative activity information into requisite spreadsheet, database or scanned record system.
• Copy/print/plot/fax facility work and administrative activity information as directed
• Communicate and transmit facility and work activity information.
• Update and maintain facility, work and administrative activity reports.
• Gather field information to resolve discrepancies in existing records and respond to questions regarding discrepancies.
• Updating and maintaining backlog database {ie SOP} as needed
• Maintaining filing and record keeping as directed

Qualifications

• Associates degree in GIS or related engineering fields or GIS certificate.
• Demonstrated computer skills required. (Excel, MS Office, Google Maps etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret gas distribution system information and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of mains and services facility documentation.
• GIS Experience
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Associates degree in GIS or related engineering fields or GIS certificate.
• Demonstrated computer skills required. (Excel, MS Office, Google Maps etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret gas distribution system information and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of mains and services facility documentation.
• GIS Experience
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Research facility records and/or distribution system field conditions, interpret and communicate facility information to internal and external customers by radio, phone, in person or through written communication.
• Gather changes in the distribution system by correspondence with city/towns or field visits and process tabular changes.
• Perform quality reviews of facility information prepared by field personnel and input new facility information in GIS.
• Input administrative activity information into requisite spreadsheet, database or scanned record system.
• Copy/print/plot/fax facility work and administrative activity information as directed
• Communicate and transmit facility and work activity information.
• Update and maintain facility, work and administrative activity reports.
• Gather field information to resolve discrepancies in existing records and respond to questions regarding discrepancies.
• Updating and maintaining backlog database {ie SOP} as needed
• Maintaining filing and record keeping as directed

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.