Operations Analytics Technician

Chord Energy Corporation; New Town (ND); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy Corporation seeks an innovative field operations engineering technician to support data-driven decisions and optimize production performance. You will collaborate with operations and engineering to gather, analyze, and validate data across field sites.

The role involves developing dashboards, preparing cost analyses, and maintaining documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting. Hybrid work is available, with in-office days and remote options on select days.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technology-based program.
• One year or more experience in analytics.
• Proficient in standard computer applications and digital tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience preparing and maintaining databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine data quality assurance and quality control to ensure operational, environmental, and financial information is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Maintain operational records, handover documentation, contact information, and milestone tracking for startup, commissioning, and ongoing production activities.
• Develop, maintain, and support dashboards, reports, data sources, and other analytical tools used to monitor operational and financial performance.
• Prepare recurring operating expense, accrual, budget, and cost-analysis data and summarize results for business review.
• Maintain cost classifications, mappings, exclusions, and related business rules to support consistent financial reporting.
• Reconcile financial review outputs with operational performance metrics and reporting tools.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, workflow diagrams, technical specifications, and other documentation for critical systems, workbooks, and data processes.
• Standardize reporting processes, documentation practices, templates, and data governance procedures across assigned workstreams.
• Support business intelligence and reporting platforms through system coordination, user support, training, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain an inventory of dashboards, reports, data products, and assigned ownership to promote effective governance and support.
• Partner with field leadership and cross-functional teams to identify reporting needs, resolve data or process gaps, and improve workflow accuracy.
• Support audits and compliance activities by organizing, validating, and providing required documentation and data evidence.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboards

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

SQL

Python

SharePoint

Job description

Chord Energy is seeking an innovative, results oriented, and process driven field operations engineering technician. This position will provide technical support for various field operations teams. This role works closely with operations and engineering to gather and analyze data in support of company operations. The position is based out of our Robinson Lake, Watford City, or Williston offices. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform routine data quality assurance and quality control to ensure operational, environmental, and financial information is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Maintain operational records, handover documentation, contact information, and milestone tracking for startup, commissioning, and ongoing production activities.
• Develop, maintain, and support dashboards, reports, data sources, and other analytical tools used to monitor operational and financial performance.
• Prepare recurring operating expense, accrual, budget, and cost‑analysis data and summarize results for business review.
• Maintain cost classifications, mappings, exclusions, and related business rules to support consistent financial reporting.
• Reconcile financial review outputs with operational performance metrics and reporting tools.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, workflow diagrams, technical specifications, and other documentation for critical systems, workbooks, and data processes.
• Standardize reporting processes, documentation practices, templates, and data governance procedures across assigned workstreams.
• Support business intelligence and reporting platforms through system coordination, user support, training, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain an inventory of dashboards, reports, data products, and assigned ownership to promote effective governance and support.
• Partner with field leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify reporting needs, resolve data or process gaps, and improve workflow accuracy.
• Support audits and compliance activities by organizing, validating, and providing required documentation and data evidence.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, preferably in a technology‑based program
• One year or more experience in analytics
• Proficient in standard computer applications and digital tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience preparing and maintaining databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment and adapt to evolving business needs
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet established deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years’ experience in the E&P sector
• Experience with production programs (e.g. Aries, ProCount, WellView, Enertia)
• Experience with PowerBI/Fabric and Sigma
• Working experience writing SQL, python, or similar coding language
• Knowledge of production operations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, with top‑tier, sustainable assets located in the Bakken and Three Forks plays in North Dakota and Montana. We prioritize safe and responsible operations to develop our unconventional onshore resources, and we maintain a unique position with a best‑in‑class balance sheet, a rigorous focus on capital discipline, and a continuous improvement approach leading to innovation and efficiency that generates cash flow. The company trades publicly as NASDAQ: CHRD