Land Document Specialist

Role:
Document Control Specialist (Oil and Gas)

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We are seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Surface Land Representative. In this role, you will liaise with surface owners to facilitate access and placement for drilling activities, negotiate surface and subsurface agreements, coordinate construction logistics, manage environmental compliance, and oversee progress updates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with oil and gas development, landowner relations, and familiarity with related rural industries.

• Identify and consult with surface owners regarding drill site locations, roadways, rights-of-way (ROWs), water purchase agreements, damage settlements, and other activities
• Research, develop, negotiate, and execute new commercial agreements including leases, ROWs, surface and subsurface use agreements, water agreements, and letters of agreement
• Provide consistent project status reports, including negotiation progress and agreement execution, to the Landman
• Contact and establish rapport with surface owners prior to any company activity, arranging for access and use as needed
• Coordinate survey schedules and accompany survey and construction teams on-site to ensure accurate staking of multi-well pads
• Maintain ongoing communication with New Mexico landowners, demonstrating knowledge of agricultural, ranching, and rural industries
• Respond to and supervise cleanup of oil and saltwater spills in coordination with Landowners and the Landman; document incidents and remediation efforts
• Collaborate daily with the Environmental team to ensure compliance with landowner requirements and remediation progress
• Ensure adherence to all company safety guidelines for self, vendors, and contractors
• Attend required company safety training>
• Review, submit, and finalize permits and documentation (e.g., BLM ROWs, SF-299 submissions, Surface Disturbance requirements, Eddy and Lea County road crossing permits, NMDOT pipeline/road/electrical crossings)

• Proven experience in landowner relations, surface use negotiation, and commercial agreement development
• Strong understanding of oil and gas development processes
• Familiarity with rural industries including farming, ranching, and agriculture
• Working knowledge of BLM and NMSLO permitting requirements
• Experience with environmental incident response and remediation coordination
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret legal agreements and regulatory requirements
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting

Location: New Mexico (field-based, with potential travel within Eddy and Lea Counties)

Pay: $58/hr (W2)

Per Diem Rate: Per Diem – $15/day for days in the field only

Reimbursements: Mileage – 0.70/per mile, $25/day truck allowance

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Technology, Information and Internet

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