Job Abstract

The ESG Data Specialist will serve to support the organizations rapidly evolving ESG data needs. The candidate will serve as the organizations primary lead in ESG data collection efforts, leading data-focused projects, and interfacing across various functions. The role is highly collaborative, working with our various teams to collect relevant ESG data, maintain data storage, assess database design, and gather, organize, and interpret relevant statistical information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages all aspects of the of the ESG data collection process including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, expediting, summarizing, and communicating progress at regular intervals to ensure the organization meets it annual ESG reporting deadlines.
• Identifies and addresses limitations of ESG data.
• Aggregates ESG data as necessary to support organizations sustainability reporting.
• Understands our evolving ESG data needs, how our current data meets those needs; identifies, evaluates, and recommends complementary data sets.
• Analyze existing ESG data sources and methodologies for accuracy.
• Contributes to the development of dashboards or Power BI’s to improve ESG process integration where applicable.
• Recommends ands supports implementation of data solutions for evolving external reporting needs, including regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that data collection, analysis and reporting projects are completed on time and within estimated costs.
• Develops and maintains associated documentation and communications.
• Gathers, organizes, and interprets statistical data from the database to provide reports to, and answer questions from, upper management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science or equivalent work experience required.
• At least three years in Data Processing, with at least two years of experience with database management systems required
• Passion for sustainability issues and corporate responsibility.
• Experience in the nuances of specific ESG data sets, data structure and quality of ESG ratings, scores and other data sets is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• General experience utilizing business intelligence platforms and data visualization, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of computer languages used within database.
• Understanding of database design and construction.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

OPERATING:

• Timely Decision-making - Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines
• Informing - Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks
• Priority Setting - Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately
• Process Management - Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs

CONFIDENCE:

• Standing Alone - Able to take lead on a tough issue and communicate your stand and reasons

PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL:

• Managing Relationships - Able to be open and direct while developing strong rapport with others. Quickly finds common ground and encourages collaboration to solve problems
• Integrity and Trust - Demonstrates alignment with NOV’s Shared Values through words, actions and behaviors

STRATEGIC:

• Functional/Technical Learning - Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information
• Business Acumen - Able to understand the business needs and drivers

NOV is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is subject to change without notice. This description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks, and skills required, for people in this position.