Are you looking for a career in the GIS world? 

mPower Innovations is a growing company with customers in more than half of the country. We pride ourselves on our humble beginnings and have one mission, to make GIS and Smart Grid Integration more affordable and user friendly by lowering is cost and complexity. Our customers are our number one priority and we pride ourselves on our stellar customer service. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to live in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula and want to work with a dynamic group of GIS professionals, we would like to hear from you.  

Open position:

Title: GPS Data Collection Technician
Location: Billings/Hysham, MT, Boston MA, Michigan, Wisconsin

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
mPower Innovations (www.mpwr.net) has immediate summer employment opportunities as a GPS Data Collection Technician. 

DUTIES: 
The Technician inspects and compiles data on electrical distribution systems with Trimble Geo XH collectors and other misc GIS software.  Power poles are individually GPS’d with all components inventoried.  The position is 100% outdoors, requires travel, continuous work may last up to 3 weeks, and demands a high attention to detail.     

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The position is ideal for students studying Geography, GIS and/or electrical utilities.  Must be able to work independently and work well in a small team environment.  Must be able to read and interpret maps.  Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.  Must have a positive attitude.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  

Ideal if candidate had background with GPS units, ATV riding/maintenance experience, and a desire to make a career in the industry.  Training is very demanding, but comes with a great deal of working knowledge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
Full time hourly position with overtime pay or, option to be paid per point collected.   Wages based on experience.