Job Title: Engineering Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid- 3 days onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Data Governance Specialist supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance to ensure the quality and democratization of the organization's data assets, with a focus on the data used and maintained by the Data & Systems Strategy (D&SS) department.
This position serves as a crucial liaison between the Asset Information Management team, field operations, engineering, Technical Information Systems, and compliance teams, promoting best practices in data management and fostering a culture of data stewardship across teams involved in asset management, operations, and compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Implement and monitor data governance best practices, using established frameworks.
* Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability for asset data.
* Oversee data quality initiatives focused on pipeline asset information, including profiling, cleansing, and remediation activities.
* Ensure D&SS's data management practices align with industry standards and best practices (i.e. ISO, ISA, CFIHOS).
* Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation for asset data, aligning deliverables with enterprise-wide parameters and stakeholder work efforts, where applicable.
* Develop and maintain governance documents, processes, and digital workspace environment (SharePoint), including processes and workflows, related to asset-related nomenclature.
* Lead awareness sessions specific to data governance in the pipeline industry and facilitate working groups composed of cross-functional stakeholders.
* Monitor and report on data governance metrics and the effectiveness of implemented controls.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or relevant discipline within the energy sector.
* Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality tools.
* Familiarity of pipeline industry regulations (PHMSA), standards, and best practices for data management .
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication/presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and compliance.
PREFERRED SKILLS
* Experience using and reporting from pipeline asset management systems, GIS, or records management platforms.
* Experience with SharePoint management (Design) and using PowerApps (forms and workflows).
* Experience with PowerBI
* Knowledge of master data management (MDM) concepts and their application in asset-centric organizations.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially in the context of safety-critical infrastructure data.
