576.P – Associate Landman

Assists with the land responsibilities associated with mineral/royalty acquisition with the close supervision and mentoring of a Division Landman or Land Manager.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Negotiates, drafts, reviews, and amends agreements, conveyances, letters, and other contracts, subject to Vice President or Division Landman approval.
• Interacts with and manages various problems with mineral owners, brokers, and third parties.
• Reviews, evaluates, and assimilates newly acquired properties for development opportunities.
• Advises and coordinates with other departments as to development of properties.
• Investigates and approves title requirements for mineral acquisition.
• Coordinates with outside Landmen on acquisition of minerals and agreements from mineral owners.
• Manages and tracks acquisition, closing, and post-closing processes.
• Administers payment for new mineral purchases and confirms associated documentation for accuracy.
• Prepares prospect summary report for acquisition/divestment purposes.
• Reviews and monitors development of all company properties.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Houston Office based with no remote working options.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:        

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible training as a Land Tech or entry-level Landman with an established oil and gas company. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.
• Outstanding organizational skills. Working knowledge of oil and gas laws, rules, and regulations of the respective state.
• Working knowledge of geology, engineering, accounting, and regulatory responsibilities as they apply to the oil and gas industry. Excellent negotiation skills with intra/inter-company personnel.
  Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:
  • Required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Preferred: SAP, Quorum, ArcGIS, and Power BI

Educational Requirements:                            

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an accredited four-year university or college.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management from an accredited four-year university.