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.

• Negotiates, writes, reviews, and amends agreements (farmout, joint-operating, participation, surface), conveyances, and other contracts, subject to Vice President, Land and/or Division Landman approval.
• Interacts with and manages various problems with landowners, partners, and third parties.
• Verifies and routes “Authorization for Expenditure’s (AFE’s) to partners for all well activities.
• Advises and coordinates with other departments as to development and daily operations of potential producing properties.
• Investigates and approves titles for operation of company assets.
• Reviews and approves working interests and net revenue interests for expense and revenue decks.
• Reviews, evaluates, and assimilates newly acquired properties for future operations.
• Prepares prospect summary report for divestment purposes.
• Supervises outside Landmen on acquisition of leases and agreements from landowners.
• Reviews and monitors non-operated properties for the company’s assets.
• 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.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• 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 Outlook) Preferred:
  Microsoft Office PowerPoint and oil and gas related land software system.

• 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, or Law degree.

• RPL Preferred.