Engineering Analyst II (Data Governance)

Job Description: Engineering Analyst II (Data Governance) Location: Houston, TX Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Overview: • The Engineering Analyst II (Data Governance) plays a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of data governance practices across the organization. This role focuses on ensuring data quality, consistency, and accessibility for asset-related information managed by the Data & Systems Strategy (D&SS) department. • The specialist acts as a bridge between Asset Information Management, field operations, engineering, Technical Information Systems, and compliance teams—driving best practices in data governance and enabling a strong culture of data stewardship across all asset-focused functions. Key Responsibilities: • Implement and monitor data governance best practices using established frameworks. • Partner with business and technical teams to define data ownership, stewardship roles, and accountability structures for asset data. • Lead data quality initiatives related to pipeline asset information, including profiling, cleansing, and remediation. • Ensure D&SS data management practices are aligned with industry standards (ISO, ISA, CFIHOS). • Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation. • Create and manage governance documents, workflows, and digital environments (SharePoint) for asset-related nomenclature and processes. • Conduct awareness sessions on data governance concepts specific to the pipeline industry and facilitate cross-functional working groups. • Track, monitor, and report data governance metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. • 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline within the energy sector. • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data quality tools. • Familiarity with pipeline industry regulations (PHMSA) and data management best practices. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and compliance functions. Preferred Skills: • Experience with pipeline asset management systems, GIS platforms, and records management tools. • SharePoint design/management experience; ability to build workflows and forms using PowerApps. • Experience creating dashboards and reports in Power BI. • Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) principles in asset-centric environments. • Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, especially when working with safety-critical infrastructure data.