King and Sykes have been engaged to assist our O&G client in recruiting an ESG Strategy & Analytics Lead for their Houston, TX office. This role will spearhead the development and execution of corporate strategies on environmental and regulatory matters.
In this position, the ESG Strategy & Analytics Lead will oversee evaluations of emerging technologies and processes, optimize data collection and analytics, and establish a proactive environmental strategy for the company.
General Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the executive team to formulate an emissions strategy involving multiple disciplines across the organization, including corporate officers, operations, finance, investor relations, and legal.
Assess new technologies and processes to enhance emissions tracking and reduction, potentially through pilot projects, industry partnerships, or collaboration with technology and environmental partners.
Optimize data collection, analysis, and processes to create a live dashboard for organizational use, enabling a better understanding and reduction of the emissions footprint.
Work closely with the operations team to implement technology, assets, and data analytics solutions.
Partner with finance, legal, and investor relations to understand and communicate new regulations, develop investor communications, and lead the preparation of the Corporate Sustainability Report.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory authorities, peer companies, and governmental agencies to stay informed on environmental issues, technologies, regulations, and environmental safety and health practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field. Degrees in other fields may be considered with relevant work experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in E&P Engineering, Operations, Environmental Regulations, or a related field. Candidates with Planning or Finance backgrounds will also be considered.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, and familiarity with federal and state agency reporting processes and procedures is preferred but not required.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex environmental and regulatory issues and devise practical solutions.