Technician, Mapping

Job Description

8946
* TECHNICIAN, MAPPING I

This entry-level position performs work under the close guidance and direction of a Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or the Supervisor. Interprets and maps verbal and written instructions, rough sketches, and data collected by Engineers, Planners, Estimators or Surveyors. Consults standard maps of cities, subdivision plats, railroads and highways in connection with the preparation of new maps. Reproduces maps and revises maps as changes occur and maintains up-to-date distribution maps of Electric and Gas systems.

From data provided, may prepare base maps for job drawings. May assist in occasional reducing of field survey notes and field checking. Checks and updates both CAD maps and database attribute files with Work Order/Project designs that range in complexity from simple to moderately complex. Checks Work Order/Project designs for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to mapping standards and notifies a designated Mapping Technician II, a Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor.

Transfers project design landbase information to the CAD maps and database attribute files when necessary. Maintains the customer-to-transformer link within the mapping system. Learns the operation of the mapping software as well as how the mapping software interacts with AutoCAD. Manages Enterprise Work Asset Management system, assets and locations. Performs other related work for which the employee is capable and qualified to safely perform as assigned.

Candidates will be required to pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the above qualifications. An incumbent who has completed one (I) year and has successfully completed the Progression Training Requirements, will automatically progress to the Technician, Mapping II (8945) job classification.

Candidates must pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the above qualifications and demonstrate competency in mapping software, CAD, and database management. Successful completion of one year in this role and the Progression Training Requirements leads to automatic progression to Technician, Mapping II (8945).

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.