Description We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our team in The Woodlands, Texas, in the Oil & Gas - Explor & Prod industry. In this role, you will focus on creating, optimizing, and maintaining data pipeline architecture. This role is essential in supporting data initiatives across the company. Responsibilities: • Apply data architecture principles for modeling, stored procedures, replication, security, and compliance to meet both technical and business objectives. • Construct and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric components such as Lakehouse, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Warehouses, Notebooks, and Dataflows. • Develop and implement solutions for data extraction, processing, and analysis of large volumes of structured and unstructured data. • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions. • Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure reliability, efficiency, and performance. • Implement best practices for data governance and security to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. • Oversee and maintain data infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. • Stay updated with advancements in data engineering and Microsoft Fabric technologies. • Develop technology architecture strategies informed by various business scenarios and motivations. • Assess emerging technology trends and provide guidance on their potential impact on organizational opportunities and risks. • Enhance the quality, consistency, accessibility, and security of data across the company continuously. • Manage the Data Platform roadmap, ensuring future-proofing, capacity planning, and optimization. • Work with IT Operations teams and BI vendors to resolve production issues. • Manage stakeholder demands and prioritize reporting requirements and needs. • Maintain relationships with key vendors to plan and adapt the Data Platform roadmap and leverage existing capabilities. • Monitor Data Platform usage, deprecate unused reports and datasets, and drive continuous improvement. • Work with users to address data issues, trace data lineage, and implement data cleansing and quality processes. • Manage secure access to data sets for the business. • Ensure effective collaboration with BI vendors, IT, and business teams. • Manage project schedules, focus on critical path items, define and communicate key milestones, and coordinate with the broader team for tollgate reviews. • Monitor and report on emerging technologies, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement. • Ensure adherence to data visualization and data modeling processes, procedures, and standards. • Manage data sets and work with ETL and Data Warehouse solutions. • Launch and drive a data literacy program for business users. Requirements • Proven experience as a Data Engineer or relevant role in the Oil & Gas industry • Proficient understanding of Azure Data Factory • Strong knowledge of SQL and Python programming languages • Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Microsoft Power BI • Ability to interpret and analyze data from various sources • Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing principles • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment • Strong organizational and project management skills • Willingness to stay updated with the latest technological trends in data engineering. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .