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Geographical Info System Specialist

LyondellBasell Industries
United States, Texas, Houston
Aug 27, 2026

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTecrecycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Geographical Information's System(GIS)Program Administrator to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of our global ArcGIS Enterprise platform andUPDMalignedgeodatabase supporting pipeline, terminal, and operational workflows.

This role serves as the primary technical owner of our enterprise GIS environment-responsible for platform stability, data integrity, authoritative editing, versioning, schema management, and integration with critical operational systems. You will replace outsourced geodatabase maintenance functions and bring fullinhousestewardship to amissioncriticalsystem used across Engineering, Integrity, Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Projects.

If you are passionate about enterprise GIS, regulated asset environments, and buildinghighperforminggeospatial platforms, this is ahighimpactopportunity.

A Day in the Life

Platform Ownership & Administration



  • Administer ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Server, Data Store, ArcGIS Pro, and mobile apps.
  • Manage user roles, authentication, license pools, and access controls.
  • Oversee DEV/TEST/PROD environments, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security acrossEPO pipelineregions.


Geodatabase Stewardship (UPDMAligned)



  • Perform authoritative editing, versioning, and lineage tracking.
  • Execute structured QA/QC workflows and ensure UPDM compliance.
  • Lead reconcile/post cycles andmaintainauditreadydocumentation.
  • Manage schema evolution, domains, subtypes, relationship classes, and feature rules.
  • Conduct compression, indexing, backups, and performance tuning.


Data Integration & Operational Enablement



  • Build andmaintainExtract, Transform, and Load(ETL)pipelines and API integrations.
  • Support key workflows including JBA, valve inspections, CP reference data, IMP visualization, and project alignment sheets.
  • Ensure GIS outputs meet PHMSA, OEMS, and internal stakeholder requirements.


Application Delivery & User Support



  • Publish andmaintainenterprise GIS services, maps, dashboards, and applications.
  • Provide supportand deliver training across Engineering, Integrity, Operations, HSE, and Projects.


Governance, Security & Continuous Improvement



  • Establish and enforce GIS governance, data standards, and publishing workflows.
  • Maintain compliance with PHMSA Part 192/195, IT security, and OEMS governance.
  • Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality through dashboards.
  • Communicate platform strategy, roadmap, and performance metrics to leadership.

You Bring This Value

Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or relatedfield.
  • 5-10+ years administeringenterprisescaleArcGIS environments.
  • Deepexpertisewith ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, SQL Server, and SDE.
  • Handsonexperience with UPDM, pipeline/terminal GIS, or regulated asset environments.
  • Strongproficiencyin Python (ArcPy),ModelBuilder, SQL, REST APIs, and ETL tools.
  • Demonstrated experience with versioning, authoritative editing, QA/QC, reconcile/post, and schema management.
  • Strong understanding of PHMSA Part 192/195 and IMP workflows.
  • Excellent communication andcrossfunctionalcollaboration skills.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience replacing or internalizing outsourced geodatabase maintenance functions.
  • Background supporting GIS for pipeline integrity, corrosion, CP, or operations.
  • Familiarity with PCS, NIMA, SCADA, or similar operational systems.
  • ESRItechnicalcertifications (Enterprise Admin,GeodataManagement, Desktop).
  • Experience with IIS, Azure, hybrid cloud/onpremarchitectures, and global deployments.

What We Offer
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills

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