Ranch Coordinator

The Ranch Coordinator serves as XRI's on-site representative for the Elliott property, responsible for property stewardship, surface-use and contract compliance, operator accountability, and commercial development. The role maintains a regular field presence, protects landowner interests, ensures third parties meet restoration and access obligations, and actively develops revenue through rights-of-way, surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, caliche, and other approved resources.

The position works closely with Operations, Land, Legal, and commercial leadership; contractual commitments and agreements remain subject to appropriate XRI approvals.

• Maintain a regular on-site presence and inspect roads, fences, gates, utilities, easements, construction areas, and surface activities.
• Identify and document unauthorized activity, property damage, safety concerns, maintenance needs, abandoned equipment, and incomplete restoration; track corrective action through resolution.
• Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, access, and restoration following construction or operations.
• Coordinate as an immediate priority with XRI Land, Legal, and Operations to establish and implement a Surface Use Agreement (SUA) between Landco and XRI Disposal, subject to authorized review and execution.
• Interpret, administer, and monitor compliance with SUAs, easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, damage provisions, and related contractual obligations.
• Monitor activities by XRI personnel, operators, utilities, vendors, and contractors; document noncompliance, seek timely remediation, and elevate contractual disputes to Land and Legal.
• Track access permissions, construction impacts, surface damages, restoration commitments, and operator obligations; maintain accurate records and follow-up.
• Proactively identify and pursue revenue opportunities associated with the property, with emphasis on ROW and surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, and caliche sales.
• Develop relationships with operators, contractors, water purchasers, and material buyers; identify opportunities and support commercial negotiations with XRI leadership.
• Identify potential sales of topsoil and other approved property resources; coordinate feasibility, pricing, volumes, permits, and agreements with appropriate teams.
• Track prospects, agreements, volumes, damages, collections, revenue opportunities, and results; report progress and recommended actions to leadership.
• Maintain awareness of drilling, construction, utility, water, and other activity affecting the property; coordinate access and prevent conflicts.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Land, Legal, HSE, and commercial personnel to address property issues and protect XRI interests.
• Provide regular reports on property condition, operator compliance, outstanding matters, commercial opportunities, and revenue performance.

• Must reside within one hour of the Elliott property and be available for regular on-site field coverage.
  ** Elliott Property isbetween Rankin, TX and Midland, TX .
• Demonstrated experience with Surface Use Agreements, easements, rights-of-way, surface damages, and interpreting and administering oil and gas-related legal contracts.
• Experience in surface land management, oil and gas field operations, ranch/property management, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of West Texas/Permian Basin operators, contractor activities, landowner interests, and surface restoration practices.
• Ability to hold operators and contractors accountable, document issues, exercise independent judgment, and coordinate contract enforcement with Legal and Land.
• Commercial orientation and ability to pursue revenue opportunities; existing relationships in ROW/damages, freshwater sales, or caliche sales strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the property.

• Work primarily in a field environment, including outdoor conditions, varied terrain, and active operating and construction areas.
• Drive for extended periods and conduct routine property inspections in accordance with…