Sr Data Operations Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

As a Sr. Data Operations Engineer on the Wabtec AI, Data & Analytics (DnA) Team, you'll serve as a key member of the D&A Operations team. You'll collaborate closely with IT DNA Operations, Architects and development teams.   

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a collaborative and highly motivated Sr. Data Operations Engineer to extend our team's success and enhance customer experience through impactful Data, AI & Analytics. This hands-on role provides operational support and technical expertise for BI and Data & Analytics platforms, overseeing vendor operations team activity while maintaining and optimizing BI, Data Warehouse. The ideal candidate is self‑driven, fast-learning, and experienced with cloud‑hosted systems and multi‑environment operations.

 Key responsibilities include supporting Oracle, SQL Server, OCI, Informatica, and OBIEE/OAS platforms; managing data integration workflows; troubleshooting BI and DWH issues; ensuring performance and data quality; coordinating incident resolution; contribute to upgrades and maintenance; automating routine operations; and driving continuous improvements in partnership with vendor team.

As a Sr. Data Operations Engineer within the Wabtec IT Data & Analytics (DnA) Team, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and maintain large-scale BI and Data Warehouse environments including Oracle, SQL Server, and Informatica ETL pipelines collaborating with Operations team
• Administer OBIEE/OAS platforms – configure, monitor, and optimize dashboards, reports, and analytics for enterprise users
• Support ERP and other systems data into OCI Oracle DWH and SQL Server DWH operations. Ensure seamless integration, data availability, and performance tuning across cloud and on-prem systems.
• Implement and maintain data integration workflows using Informatica and SQL-based transformations, ensuring data quality and governance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve BI platform issues – act as point of contact for OBIEE/OAS, Informatica, and DWH-related incident management, leveraging logs and diagnostics for root cause analysis.
• Optimize performance and scalability of reporting systems and data pipelines to meet business SLAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to triage production issues, coordinate fixes, and implement preventive measures.
• Support ongoing maintenance and upgrades across BI platforms and data integration tools to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Develop automation scripts for routine BI operations, report deployments, and data refresh processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in BI infrastructure, reporting efficiency, and data delivery quality.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Overall 7+ years of professional experience in Information Technology with focus on Business Intelligence, Data Integration, or Platform Operations.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience working with enterprise BI platforms and large-scale Data Warehouses (Oracle, SQL Server) and familiar with ERP data and sourcing, finance domain
• Strong experience in Oracle BI tools – OBIEE/OAS administration, dashboard/report development, and performance tuning.
• Exposure to Qlik, Power BI, Jaspersoft preferred
• Hands-on experience with Informatica Admin, ETL workflows, data integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in SQL for Oracle and SQL Server, including query optimization and data modeling.
• Experience with Oracle OCI services – managing applications, security, and integrations.
• Knowledge of ERP data structures and integration processes for Oracle ERP or similar systems.
• Experience in scripting and automation – Shell, Python, or similar for BI operations and report deployments.
• Strong understanding of data governance and security – LDAP integration, role-based access, and compliance.
• Performance tuning expertise for BI reports, ETL jobs, and SQL queries.
• Experience in monitoring and troubleshooting BI environments using tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager or similar.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization best practices and ability to optimize for scalability and reliability.

We would love it if you had:

• Flexible and quick learner with adaptability in fast-paced, changing environments
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborates effectively to achieve goals, resolve issues, and manage priorities
• Able to support multiple initiatives simultaneously with a sense of urgency and ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including translating technical issues for non-technical audiences
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Creative problem-solver who asks insightful questions to gain deeper understanding
• Skilled at breaking down complex problems and estimating development timelines
• Ability to acquire specialized domain knowledge to enhance effectiveness across activities

What will your typical day look like?

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams BI & data engineers, visualization, App developers, Architects, Operations team and contractors in daily meetings, Teams channels or on demand.
• Collaborate with extended operations team contractors to ensure platform stability and high availability, coordinating efforts to keep systems running smoothly and address any operational risks promptly.
• Monitor and validate recurring data refresh processes and application availability, ensuring timely execution of scheduled jobs and resolving failures to maintain business continuity.
• Perform and oversee scheduled maintenance activities (periodical), including data quality checks, upgrades, and health checks, to ensure optimal performance and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot issues, manage incidents, implement preventive measures, maintain reliability and minimize downtime.
• Participate in DnA team communications and events, including contributing to newsletters and supporting product launch activities as needed

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to operate a laptop or desktop and to sit for extended periods of time
• Concentrate for long periods of time
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Meet deadlines under pressure

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.