The GIS Analyst works as an embedded resource providing GIS support 
to a 
specific business unit.  The GIS Analyst is responsible for 
communicating GIS 
project ideas and concerns from the business unit to the GIS Team 
Lead, following 
through with the progress and communicating it back to the team. 
§	Safety - Conducts all activities in a safe and effective 
manner and 
raises safety and environmental issues immediately and in line with 
corporate 
policy§	Leadership - Undertakes the role in line with corporate 
policy and 
demonstrates behaviours in line with Nexen’s values at all times. 
Readily accepts 
accountability§	Financial - Carries out duties in a way that 
maximises 
value and minimises waste and risk.§	Technical/Functional – The 
GIS Analyst role 
requires an understanding of business processes related to New 
Ventures work and 
a technical background specialised in GIS to support those 
processes. Specific 
responsibilities include:·	Act as the embedded GIS resource for 
a specific 
business 
unit, providing GIS support for regular business and in conjunction 
with licence 
round submissions·	Identify opportunities to improve the 
efficiency and 
effectiveness for the business unit·	Develop GIS workflows for 
GIS Services and 
GIS users in the business. Ensure approval for processes and store 
these with 
proper documentation in UKMS.·	Understand the developing 
requirements of 
the business unit and be responsive to change in support 
requirements, service 
delivery, and program of improvements.·	Add new data to the GIS 
system 
in line with corporate Spatial Data Management standards·
	Maintain data 
integrity by ensuring spatial data is current·	Cataloguing spatial 
data and 
maps; ensuring appropriate metadata is captured·	Execute 
geodetic checks and 
transforming spatial datasets between coordinate systems and 
projections·
	Assist 
and collaborate with GIS Team Lead on GIS projects·	Handling 
business 
GIS requests for work from start to finish, engaging other resources 
as required§
	Collaboration - Collaborates with others in the team and 
looks for 
opportunities to leverage their network and work with others to 
develop safe, 
practical and effective solutions§	Continuous Improvement & 
Innovation - 
Continuously develops ways of working by seeking feedback from 
colleagues and 
key stakeholders. Complies with Nexen project management 
disciplines, effectively 
utilises knowledge databases and actively participates in project 
reviews§
	Capability Development - Looks for opportunities to develop 
technical 
and personal skills both by formal learning interventions and work 
experience. 
Coaches team colleagues where appropriate and demonstrates a 
personal 
commitment to lifelong learning§	People Processes - Engages 
with people 
processes in a positive and timely manner. Demonstrates a commitment 
to the 
spirit of such processes.§	Performs other duties, completes 
additional 
tasks and supports ad hoc projects as required

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:LIST THE 
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB.
 
·	Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Geology, Geomatics, or 
a 
closely related discipline, or equivalent·	ESRI GIS 
certification preferred
 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:LIST THE ESSENTIAL 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS//EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF THE JOB HOLDER.
 
·	Strong analytical and problem solving skills·	Ability to 
demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills·
	Experience with 
ESRI GIS products is required (ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server)·
	Considerable related E&P GIS experience, preferably at the 
GIS 
Analyst level, and some Geoscience/Engineering Support experience 
required·
	Training or experience with E&P industry data sources·
	Strong 
working knowledge of map projections, datums, and transformations; 
must be able 
to verify data accuracy·	Clearly translate GIS technical 
discussions to 
business 
application·	High standards of excellence and attention to detail
 

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY TO THIS JOB ROLE 
AND DETAIL ANY PARTICULAR/UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB.
 
	COMPETENCY	DESCRIPTION
 
X	Adaptability/ Managing Change
X	Leadership
X	Teamwork
X	Communication
X	Global Cultural Sensitivity
X	Technical/ Operating Skills


 

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