Data Analyst Job at Business Control Systems, LP in Houston

Position Overview

The Data Analyst – Asset Management serves as a data steward, technical advisor, and operational partner—ensuring asset data is reliable, actionable, and aligned with organizational maintenance and asset management goals. This role is pivotal in managing, analyzing, and interpreting Asset and Location data within the IBM Maximo Asset Management System, supporting data-driven decision-making across maintenance, engineering, and IT functions.

You will play a critical role in maintaining data integrity, developing performance insights, and driving automation and reporting solutions that enhance operational efficiency and asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Integrity

• Collect, organize, and prepare data from multiple sources for integration into the Maximo system.
• Map source data fields to Maximo data structures, ensuring proper data migration and consistency.
• Validate, cleanse, and reconcile asset and location data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Manage bulk data loads, perform regular audits, and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Establish data governance and quality control standards across asset management datasets.

Analysis & Reporting

• Extract, clean, and analyze data from Maximo and other enterprise systems to generate actionable business insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports for asset utilization, maintenance trends, and reliability.
• Identify and communicate data trends, patterns, and anomalies that support preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Translate technical data findings into meaningful insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to identify and fulfill data and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with operations teams to streamline data entry, automate workflows, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Support system configuration changes, upgrades, and data migration initiatives related to Maximo.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data-related inquiries, supporting both local and enterprise-level initiatives.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop training materials and deliver user training on Maximo data entry, reporting tools, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in data management processes and ensure adherence to organizational data policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize asset lifecycle management and maintenance performance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within asset management, maintenance, or utilities sectors.
• Equivalent of 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in IBM Maximo or similar Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros), SQL, and Power BI or equivalent visualization tools.
• Knowledge of data governance, asset hierarchy management, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Understanding of maintenance workflows, asset lifecycle management, and work order processes.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convey technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high data quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or training in IBM Maximo Administration, SQL Development, or Data Analytics (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience supporting large-scale data migration or system integration projects.
• Familiarity with maintenance management, reliability engineering, or operations analytics frameworks.