Mountaineer Gas Company – Beckley, WV, United States | Posted: 2025-08-01
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**Mountaineer Gas Company**, the largest natural gas distribution company in West Virginia, is seeking a **GIS Technician** for its Southeast Operations Area based in **Beckley, WV**. This onsite position will support GPS data collection, geospatial updates, and asset traceability efforts across the company’s pipeline infrastructure.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Train and support field staff on GPS data collection tools and workflows.
- Review GPS datasets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Coordinate with field managers to ensure timely work order submissions.
- Process GPS data into the production database, updating existing facilities and retiring old ones.
- Provide ESRI GIS software support to field operations staff.
**Required Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related GIS field.
- 3+ years of experience with GIS data management using ESRI tools.
- Familiarity with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Basic knowledge of SQL.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Exposure to programming languages such as **Python** or **Arcade**.
- Experience with traceability initiatives in pipeline or utility GIS.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
**Additional Notes:**
- Position is subject to **DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan** regulations.
- Candidates must pass a **pre-employment drug screen** and may be subject to further testing.
- Mountaineer Gas is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**, committed to inclusive and non-discriminatory hiring practices.
**Location:** Beckley, WV (Onsite)
**Estimated Salary:** $48.7K – $61.2K annually
**Company Overview:**
Mountaineer Gas serves over 220,000 customers across 50 counties, maintaining close to 6,000 miles of gas pipeline. This role is part of their Corporate Engineering team focused on GIS asset and compliance data.