Land Technician

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.

Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.

Title:

Land Technician

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

FLSA:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Description:

Job Summary:

The Land Technician is an entry-level land professional responsible for providing administrative, document, data, and project support to in-house Landmen and other members of the Land team. This position assists with routine land activities, maintains accurate records, and develops practical knowledge of oil and gas land operations while helping the Company achieve its business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, review, routing, and execution of proposal letters, JOAs, pooling declarations, assignments, oil and gas leases, curative documents, and other land-related agreements using established forms and procedures.
• Maintain trackers and update the status of land activities related to the Company’s development plans; prepare routine reports and distribute information to appropriate departments.
• Support land brokers and title attorneys with lease acquisition, title ordering, curative tracking, invoice processing, and entry of accurate information into land systems.
• Assist with the workflow and processing of executed documents, including submitting documents to Land Administration and tracking documents sent to county offices for recording.
• Provide administrative and data support for due diligence activities involving lease acquisitions, divestitures, trades, and related land transactions.
• Review land records and documents for completeness and consistency and refer potential title or curative issues to a Landman or other appropriate team member.
• Prepare land status updates, reports, maps, and supporting information for development team meetings and project stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Land Administration, Legal, Accounting, Operations, and other departments to support the Company’s development plans.
• Perform land-related data review, identify discrepancies, and assist the Land team with tracking issues and follow-up items.
• Undertake special projects and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in learning oil and gas land agreements, title concepts, ownership records, curative requirements, and related land processes.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage multiple assignments, and maintain accurate and organized records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and basic problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take initiative within assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Familiarity with GIS software or land management systems is a plus but not required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in energy management, business, legal studies, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant administrative, records, title, legal, real estate, or oil and gas experience preferred; equivalent education, internship, or related experience will be considered.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, along with equipment necessary to design and execute plans.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to use a computer or phone for extended periods.

• Basic use of office equipment such as a copier.

• Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to concentrate.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

• Although this is a largely sedentary role, a fair amount of standing and walking is also required for this position.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hourly position. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company.

Travel:

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.