COMPANY OVERVIEW:
El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.
DATE POSTED: 06/30/25 CLOSING DATE: 07/07/25
GRADE LEVEL: 52-53
DEPARTMENT: Transmission Sub & Relay
STARTING SALARY: $68,700 - $106,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.
JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE:
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Asset Mgmt. and Compliance, is responsible for providing both technical and functional support for information systems used in these departments. The Data Engineer will be responsible for or involved with identifying, designing, building, integrating, and maintaining operational data from several sources. This position will ultimately be responsible for the engineering, administration, configuration and maintenance of software, hardware and related equipment associated with Substation and Transmission Assets and work on continually improving the quality and integrity of data used for maintenance and replacement of these assets.
EDUCATION:
•Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
•Knowledge of Electric Utility business preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
•0-3 years or more experience required.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•Experience in a position as System Administrator or similar role, with highly technical as well as functional business skills related to the development, operation, and maintenance of various relational databases, with knowledge of MAS 8/MAXIMO and its operation preferred.
•Experience with process improvement, evaluating client needs and data management sharing practices preferred.
•Experience with database management preferred.
•Knowledge of power system operations preferred.
•Knowledge of Compliance principles preferred.
•Ability to utilize complex PC software to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot of complex department software and issues.
•Ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports and presentations from data obtained.
•Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
•Ability to provide guidance on strategic database architecture and deployment, as well as to lead application migration projects, including optimizing technical reliability and improving database performance.
•Business background with ability to interface with IT technical resources preferred.
•Understanding of technical design specifications; defines test conditions and assists in the development of test plans and execution.
•Proficient in the use of several software applications, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, scheduling and presentation packages. Experience in EPE standard packages preferred (Currently Microsoft Applications).
•Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•Ability to start and finish projects with minimal supervision.
•Ability to effectively manage several tasks at the same time.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills to share insights and recommendations to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication.
•Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.
•Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Administration, maintenance, and configuration of the selected operating system.
•Oversee the regularly scheduled patching and upgrading of the selected operating system and user acceptance testing regarding MAXIMO software, hardware and equipment upgrades.
•Troubleshoot and provide resolution to issues within the MAXIMO system to maintain adequate system operation.
•Review proper compatibility of new software, hardware, and systems, including replacement equipment to ensure continued integrity of department software.
•Establish, recommend, coordinate, and review technical specifications required for effective system functionality, to include hardware and software.
•Monitor department systems to ensure uptime and performance availability target levels are met.
•Proactively anticipate the need for system enhancements and provide guidance in optimizing technical reliability to improve the system database performance.
•Perform VEE (Validation, Estimation, and Editing) on data sets and provide technical support to the Asset Analyst and other stakeholders.
•May be called upon to perform data submission activities to internal departments and external entities as required.
•Maintain a high standard of IT and cyber security best practices to ensure a secure operating system, to include installation of cyber security updates, review of system access lists, and other activities as required.
•Evaluate gaps in existing data platforms and aid the implementation of modern data platforms.
•Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery.
•Ensure the effective collection, organization and distribution of data, from a variety of data sources.
•Retrieve, synthesize, and present critical data in a format that is immediately useful to answering specific questions regarding auditing controls.
•Troubleshoot data quality issues – Identifying root cause, system & documentation, and communication of resolution.
•Acts as a liaison between Information Technology, outside consultants, internal and external auditors, and departments on asset databases and software.
•Valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the Company’s Driving Program policy.
•Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
•Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.
If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, July 7, 2025.