About Chord Energy
What is Chord Energy?
Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas operator publicly traded on NASDAQ as CHRD, based in Downtown Houston and focused exclusively on the Williston Basin's Bakken and Three Forks formations. The company describes itself as "purpose-built to deliver energy responsibly, affordably, and reliably to meet the global demand for energy." Chord operates a portfolio of producing wells across North Dakota and Montana from a Houston corporate base, with field offices in Williston ND, Dickinson ND, and Mandaree.
In 2025 Chord was named one of Houston's Top Workplaces, an award based on employee feedback. The company seeks to "improve lives, while creating opportunities for everyone around us" through career growth, direct impact through "creative solutions," and a competitive total compensation and benefits package that rewards performance.
Where will I work?
Chord's corporate headquarters sits at 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1500 in Downtown Houston, Texas. Field offices in Williston ND, Dickinson ND, and Mandaree support operations across the Bakken. Most corporate roles offer a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays available as remote work days. Field positions (lease operators, technicians) are onsite at the relevant production sites.
What is the Chord Energy team like?
The team spans corporate functions — engineering, IT, accounting, land, supply chain, reservoir science — plus field operations including lease operators and facilities technicians. There are currently ~23 active openings across both segments. Chord positions itself as a team that values "career growth and development, the chance to make a direct impact with creative solutions, and a competitive total compensation and benefits package that rewards performance."
Work-Life Balance
Chord operates on a 9/80 schedule — every other Friday off — paired with Hybrid working for corporate staff (Monday and Friday remote eligible). The company offers 10 paid holidays (variable based on the 9/80 schedule), paid vacation with credit given for previous work experience, paid sick time, and flexible work schedules.
Perks and Benefits
- 9/80 schedule + 10 paid holidays + Paid vacation with credit for prior experience + Paid sick time
- Hybrid working (Monday/Friday remote) for corporate roles
- 401(k) eligible day 1, 100% immediate vesting; company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% + 2% discretionary = 8% effective match
- PPO + HDHP medical plans eligible day 1 (30-day enrolment); FSA + HSA available
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid short + long-term disability, Life & AD&D; optional buy-up for employee + family; business travel accident insurance
- Long Term Incentive Program: stock grants for every level with tiered vesting
- Short Term Incentive Program: performance-multiplier bonuses
- Wellness Resources + monthly gym/fitness subsidy
- Paid parking or bus passes