Sustainability Analyst

chordenergy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy is seeking a Sustainability Analyst in Houston, TX. The role focuses on collecting, validating, and organizing ESG data, and translating it into dashboards and reports using Snowflake, SQL, Power BI, and Sigma. The analyst works cross-functionally with Environmental, Operations, HSE, HR, and Finance teams.

Hybrid work is available, with remote days on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a data-related field.
• 0–2 years in a data-focused analyst role, ideally with ESG exposure.
• Strong SQL and Snowflake proficiency.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI and Sigma.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and organize ESG and sustainability data across source systems.
• Build dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and Sigma to track KPIs and executive metrics.
• Support the annual Sustainability Report preparation and data validation.
• Collaborate with data stewards to close gaps and improve data quality.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate data preparation, analysis, and documentation.
• Support ESG ratings inquiries and enterprise risk data as needed.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Power BI

Sigma

Excel

AI tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Sigma

Snowflake

Excel

Python

Job description

The Sustainability Analyst is responsible for collecting, validating, and organizing ESG and sustainability performance data across the company, and translating that data into dashboards, reports, and insights that support Chord's Sustainability program. This role is a hands‑on data role: the analyst works directly in Chord's data environment (Snowflake, SQL, Power BI, Sigma) to build and maintain the data pipelines, visualizations, and reporting products that underpin the annual Sustainability Report, executive updates, AXPC peer benchmarking, and responses to investor ESG inquiries.

The analyst partners closely with internal data stewards across Environmental, Operations, HSE, Human Resources, and Finance to close data gaps and improve data quality. The role reports to the Sr. Director of Sustainability and is based in Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Collect, validate, and organize sustainability and ESG performance data from source systems and data stewards across the company, ensuring data quality, completeness, and traceability.
• Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and/or Sigma to track sustainability KPIs, program goals, and executive-level metrics.
• Support preparation of the annual Sustainability Report, including data gathering, validation, table population, and AXPC ESG Metrics Framework template completion.
• Support gas capture, flare tracking, and emissions data workflows in coordination with Operations and Marketing teams.
• Collaborate with internal data stewards to identify and close gaps in sustainability data management and drive continuous improvement in data quality and pipeline reliability.
• Conduct research and peer benchmarking against AXPC members and other relevant industry groups to support internal analysis and reporting.
• Support sustainability data integration workstreams for future M&A activity as they arise.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate data preparation, analysis, drafting, and documentation.
• Support responses to ESG rating agencies and investor ESG questionnaires (e.g., Sustainalytics, MSCI, ISS) as directed.
• Provide light data support to enterprise risk management activities as needed.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and cross‑functional initiatives to build sustainability and industry knowledge.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, information systems, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a data-focused analyst role, ideally with some exposure to sustainability, ESG, HSE, or environmental data.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable proficiency in SQL and hands‑on experience with Snowflake.
• Proficiency building dashboards in Power BI and/or Sigma.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluency using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate day‑to‑day analytical and documentation work.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional team environments and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Sigma.
• 1-3 years of experience in a data-focused analyst role, ideally with some exposure to sustainability, ESG, HSE, or environmental data.
• Familiarity with GHG emissions accounting (Scope 1 and Scope 2) and general awareness of EPA Subpart W reporting concepts.
• Experience with additional data and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Access, other BI platforms).
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as the AXPC ESG Metrics Framework, SASB, TCFD, and GRI.
• Basic working knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production operations, including production processes and equipment.
• Exposure to emissions monitoring technologies or data platforms.

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.