Data Technician

Phillips Infrastructure; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Knoxville is seeking an Entry-Level Data Technician to support operations with data accuracy and reporting. This full-time role includes responsibilities like data validation, creating reports, and maintaining quality data standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and proficiency in Python and SQL. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a data-focused or administrative support role.
• Experience in the power, utility, or construction industry preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL for data queries.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production data for accuracy and completeness.
• Produce reports summarizing job performance and schedule progress.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and refine data workflows.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Strong skills in Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

C#

Job description

Data Technician at Phillips Infrastructure Corp.

Summary: The Data Technician supports the Operations and Project Controls teams by organizing, validating, and maintaining high quality data from active field projects. This position is office based and focuses on data accuracy, reporting, and internal system support. The role improves the reliability of production data, cost tracking, material information, and schedule reporting used by leadership, project managers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality and Control

• Review daily production data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all systems.
• Identify data gaps or discrepancies and coordinate corrections with field leadership and project managers.
• Maintain consistent data standards across all systems by applying clear naming, formatting, and coding practices that support accurate reporting.
• Monitor incoming data within internal software systems to ensure quality, alignment, and proper integration with reporting tools.
• Perform routine internal audits of datasets and reporting outputs to confirm accuracy, compliance with standards, and long‑term data integrity.

Reporting and Analytics

• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports that summarize production, material status, job performance, and schedule progress.
• Build and maintain reporting tools and automated outputs using Python or similar scripting tools.
• Create queries in SQL to extract, validate, and transform data for dashboards and analytics.
• Support development of standardized reporting templates and visual summaries used by Operations leadership.

Operational Support

• Maintain clean, reliable datasets that feed internal software systems, Power BI, and internal reporting tools.
• Prepare structured data packets for project managers, finance, and leadership upon request.
• Support PO and CO documentation by providing accurate production data, cost information, and historical references.
• Assist with reconciling internal data against client records to confirm alignment before billing or reporting cycles.

System and Tool Development

• Assist with integrating data between internal software systems, Power BI, Excel models, and SQL based sources.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and help refine data workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Provide Python support for automation and data cleanup tasks.
• C# experience is a strong plus for internal tool development, API connections, and data processing tasks.

Quality Improvement

• Recommend updates to templates, checklists, and data processes to improve clarity and reduce errors.
• Participate in periodic audits of job files, production logs, and cost tracking sheets.
• Support training efforts for new personnel on reporting expectations and data quality standards.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required. Associate degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in a data focused, analytical, or administrative support role.
• Experience in the power, utility, or construction industry is preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python with the ability to automate data tasks, clean datasets, and support reporting workflows.
• Proficiency in SQL with the ability to write queries, joins, and basic data transformations.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting software is helpful.
• C# experience is a plus for internal application support and system integrations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Physical Examination

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industry

• Construction

Knoxville, TN $70,000.00-$105,000.00 2 months ago