GIS Analyst

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job:

This position is responsible for providing a wide variety of GIS solutions supporting internal customers throughout the company; however, the position will have a focus of supporting Geology, Mine Planning, Operations and Land Management. GIS Solutions will include traditional and web-based maps, data creation and updates, data collection solutions, and web-based applications. Additional responsibilities will include interacting with outside data providers including surveyors, drone companies and environmental consultants on an as requested basis.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with interaction of all internal customers that request GIS solutions.
• Design, create, maintain and manage project specific databases related to geology, mining, land management, imagery, and environmental in either file geodatabases and/or SQL Enterprise databases.
• Prepares data, maps, web solutions, and technical documents and presents to internal customers, management and operations personnel.
• Assist in maintenance of data and files on the network server in up-to-date status, following departmental and company policies.
• Ability to find, create and validate a variety of data (historical and current internal data as well as available external data) to build simple and complex solutions for both surface and subsurface situations.
• General knowledge of coordinate geometry (COGO) and its use in land management.
• Know of land management principles including parcels, metes and bounds, and the public land survey system.
• Assist with routine performance analysis and maintenance of GIS systems in coordination with company database and system administrators.
• Assist users with specific problems using ESRI software.
• Respond to a wide variety of information and data requests.
• Keeps abreast of professional and technical developments to maintain and improve knowledge and skills needed for superior job performance.
  

Skills You'll Need:

Education:

• Degree in Geospatial Science or GIS or related GIS experience in Geology or Mining.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working as a GIS technician or analyst.
• GISP certified and/or ESRI certified is a plus.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
• Knowledge and experience using the ArcGIS suite of applications including ArcPro, Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboards, Enterprise (Portal and Server), Image Server, and ArcGIS Online (AGO).
• Experience using 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst extensions.
• Knowledge of accepted GIS principles and practices.
• Experience with other GIS or mining software platforms (e.g., Global Mapper, Minesite, Carlson and AutoCAD) is a plus.
• Knowledge of raster datasets and image services.
• Proficient with GPS receivers such as Trimble, EOS and/or Emlid systems.
• Proficient in 2D modelling and a basic understanding of 3D modelling.
• Ability to conduct field mapping and surveying.
• Knowledge of field mapping techniques, surveying, and basic understanding of methods of site exploration.
• Basic knowledge of geology and/or mining is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Occasional travel, sometimes requiring overnight stay.
• Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in a quarry or vacant land. The employee will be required to sit working at a desktop computer for several hours a day while in the office. The employee will be required to walk and carry computer field equipment or survey equipment when working outside. The outside setting will expose the employee to changes in weather, temperature, and humidity and will require walking on uneven and sometimes steep ground surfaces
• May be required to climb slopes, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl or reach above shoulders to accomplish functions of the job.
• Position will require ability to operate a motor vehicle within a quarry area as well as on the open road, which would require the use of both hands and feet.
• Willing to create work products for a variety of internal customers.
• Learning and pushing technical limits of software / finding new solutions.
• Knowledge of construction aggregate industry is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interface with all levels of operations and management, members of other VMC departments.
• Ability to complete projects on time and communicate project status.
• Strong work ethic. Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
  
  Behavioral Expectations:
  
• High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
• Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority.
• Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of one's actions.
• Versatility: Is open to change. Adjusts positively to changing work priorities and business conditions.

Critical Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Takes responsibility for customer relationships, keeping promises and commitments.
• Analytical Skills: Verifies assumptions or interpretations by checking with credible sources or through first-hand observation and data-gathering.
• Planning and Organizing: Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
• Interpersonal Interaction: Quickly establishes rapport with internal and external customers to develop trust that their concerns are heard and responded to promptly.
  
  What You'll Like About Us:
  
  Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
  
  Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
  
  Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
  
  Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
  
  Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
  
  Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
  
  Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.