Data Engineering Specialist

Insight Global; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Data Engineering Specialist to join the Operational Excellence team on an ongoing contract with annual extension. The role combines data mining, integration, and visualization (Power BI) to turn complex datasets into business insights for operations.

The candidate will work with SAP, SQL, and LMS data, applying AI and workflow automation to speed analytics while collaborating with IT and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 5+ years in data analytics, BI, or related field.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience with SAP data structures and reporting environments.
• Certifications in analytics platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to define KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and visualizations.
• Integrate and analyze data from SAP, SQL, LMS and other sources.
• Ensure data quality and reporting reliability.
• Leverage AI tools and automation to improve analytics delivery.
• Collaborate with IT to support data and automation initiatives.
• Translate technical findings into clear business recommendations.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Skills

Data mining

Power BI

SQL

Data Integration

ETL

Data Visualization

AI/Automation

Stakeholder communication

Python or R

SAP data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

Job Description

An O&G operator in The Woodlands, TX is looking for a Data Engineering Specialist to join their Operational Excellence team. This role will be an ongoing contract role extended on an annual basis. This role will work a hybrid (Tues-Thurs in office, Mon & Fri remote) 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

The successful candidate will utilize expertise in data mining, data integration, data analysis, and data visualization tools, including Power BI, while leveraging a strong understanding of business drivers and operational processes to transform complex datasets into meaningful business insights.

This role will analyze and integrate data from systems such as SAP, SQL, and LMS to develop impactful dashboards, reporting solutions, and data-driven recommendations that support operational excellence initiatives. The candidate will also leverage artificial intelligence and workflow automation technologies to improve the speed, quality, consistency, and scalability of analytics solutions.

In addition, the specialist will serve as a key liaison between the Operational Excellence organization and IT teams to support data, reporting, automation, and technology initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with functional teams and business stakeholders to understand operational processes, define KPIs, identify reporting requirements, and align analytics solutions with business objectives.
• Design, develop, and maintain intuitive Power BI dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision making.
• Extract, integrate, cleanse, transform, validate, and analyze data from multiple enterprise systems.
• Monitor and resolve data quality issues, anomalies, and inconsistencies to ensure reporting accuracy and reliability.
• Identify trends, patterns, opportunities, and operational performance indicators through advanced analysis.
• Collaborate with data engineering and information technology teams to improve data integrations, ETL processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear business recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Utilize artificial intelligence tools and technologies to improve operational analytics, reporting efficiency, and solution delivery.
• Design, implement, and support workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate and related technologies.
• Act as a liaison between Operations Excellence and IT teams regarding business requirements, technical solutions, implementation activities, and governance processes.
• Support multiple concurrent projects, enhancements, business requests, and operational initiatives while meeting deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, digital solutions, reporting, or a related field.
• Oil and gas industry experience
• Power BI Development
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Data Integration and ETL Processes
• Data Cleansing and Data Quality Management
• KPI Development and Performance Reporting
• SQL
• Statistical Analysis and Data Modeling
• Dashboard and Visualization Design
• Business Requirements Gathering
• Microsoft Power Automate
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Data Governance and Reporting Best Practices
• Oil and gas industry experience, particularly supporting field operations organizations.
• Experience working with SAP data structures, workflows, and reporting environments.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and solutions to improve business outcomes and productivity.
• Python or R programming experience.
• Experience supporting digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Certifications in Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Spotfire, or related analytics platforms.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].