Engineering Analyst

Airswift is looking for an Engineering Analyst II / Data Governance to support a major client in Houston, TX on a 12-month assignment Schedule: 5/40 fully on site The Data Governance Specialist supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance to ensure the quality and democratization of the organizations 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. 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&SSs 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. Requirements: • 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: • 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.