Power BI Data Engineer

Title: Power BI Data EngineerLocation: North Houston | On-site, 5 days/week (TX candidates only)Length: 12+ MonthsRate: $50/hr Overview:Seeking a Power BI Data Engineer / Data & System Analyst to support production forecasting applications and analytics within the Oil & Gas domain. This role combines data analysis, system support, and user engagement—requiring strong skills in SQL, Power BI, Spotfire, and Oil & Gas data. The candidate will act as a power user of internal tools, ensuring data integrity, driving actionable insights, supporting end-users, and collaborating with developers and stakeholders to enhance system functionality. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Visualization Analyze unconventional oil & gas production data and generate actionable results. Query, validate, and troubleshoot large datasets using SQL. Develop and maintain dashboards/reports in Power BI and Spotfire for forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring. Validate data against operational and engineering logic; provide feedback to users and stakeholders. System Analysis & Support Serve as a power user/SME for custom internal tools and applications. Provide end-user support, training, and best practices guidance. Translate business needs into functional requirements; partner with product owners and developers. Document use cases, workflows, test cases, and support guides. Triage and resolve user issues or escalate as needed. Requirements & Continuous Improvement Gather, analyze, and document requirements for forecasting, scheduling, and budgeting systems. Contribute to solution design, ensuring alignment with system standards. Monitor system performance and user feedback; recommend enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in data analysis, business analysis, or systems support roles. Strong experience with SQL/PLSQL, SSMS, and querying tools. Proficient in Power BI and Spotfire. Experience in unconventional oil & gas operations (mandatory). Knowledge of oil & gas data types (stream types, production volumes, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience as a power user or supporting custom enterprise software. Background in oil & gas budgeting, scheduling, accounting, production operations. Strong documentation and training skills; ability to bridge business and technical teams. Other Requirements: Onsite presence (5 days/week) required. Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to expand oil & gas domain knowledge. Ability to validate data and results within business context. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $50.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you a direct candidate, or would you be referring us to your employer? Experience: data analysis: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: North Houston, TX (Required) Work Location: In person