GIS Manager – Pipeline Compliance
🔍 Houston, Texas
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
GIS Manager – Pipeline Compliance
Responsible for multiple GIS functions supporting regulatory compliance with state regulators, the DOT, and PHMSA
- Maintain centralized filing system and computer database (MS Access) for electronic drawings
- Interface with internal (field personnel, engineers, right-of-way agents) and external (contractors) customers.
- Update gathering maps with new well connects, new piping, replacement of pipe and removal of pipe for regulatory requirements in Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas.
- Perform additional updates to gathering maps as required (will require travel to field locations).
- Ensure piping, meter and valve connectivity is 100% accurate in order to export piping and meters from ArcMap 10.6.1 to modeling software for running gathering system pipeline models.
- Prepare detailed maps with production and/or competitor information for Commercial and Business Development groups.
- Prepare detailed maps (mapbooks, wall maps) of gathering systems data for internal users.
- Printing of GIS drawings upon request.
- Understand land grids for different states for the mapping of Contracts and ROWs. (Township, Range, Sections, Lots, Blocks & Abstracts)
- Understand coordinate systems State Plan vs. Geographic.
- Understand metes and bounds for the mapping of contracts and ROWs.
- VBA or python scripting for querying
Hire, train, mentor, and develop team members, conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
Foster a collaborative, safe, compliant, and high-performance culture by promoting knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
Facilitate career development and succession planning through coaching, training, and development programs.
Address performance issues using coaching, counseling and, when necessary, progressive discipline procedures
Assign tasks, set clear performance expectations, and ensure consistent follow-through on key deliverables.
Conduct routine safety audits, site inspections, and compliance checks while coaching teams on regulatory and company standards
Develop and implement continuous improvement (CI) initiatives targeting safety, cost, schedule, and process efficiency.
Align team goals with company strategy and support strategic initiatives across engineering and construction disciplines
Drive innovation by embracing new technologies, methodologies, or industry best practices
Manage department or project budgets, approve expenditures, and track cost performance.
Allocate manpower and other resources effectively across projects, balancing priorities and optimizing ROI.
Lead regular team meetings and communicate company updates, priorities, and expectations.
Represent the team or department in cross-functional meetings and with senior leadership.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 to 5 years experience in Oil & Gas Industry.
- Experience with the current version of ArcPro.
- Understand Linear referencing.
- The ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet deadlines. Needs to have good organizational, time management & problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge and experience using ESRI ArcMap 10.6.1, UPDM database and ESRI APR (ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing) experience
- Must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Regular and reliable attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a team environment; self starter; ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts.
- Familiarity with SharePoint for storing job books and linking to GIS.
- ArcPad 10
- Experience with Model Builder & Python.
- AutoCad version 2018 or higher
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.