Analyst, Land Title Administration

Plains Marketing • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Plains is seeking an experienced oil and gas surface title professional for its Land Records group in Houston, Texas. The Analyst, Land Title Administration researches and analyzes surface ownership and supporting title documents for properties associated with the Company’s land interests. The position maintains accurate, well-documented ownership records; identifies discrepancies and curative needs; coordinates title research; and communicates ownership changes to relevant stakeholders. The analyst also supports transactions, audits, and other Land Records projects.

The role works with personnel across departments, including Accounting, Environmental and Safety, Operations, Legal, and Tax. It also coordinates third-party title research contractors and contributes technical knowledge, peer training, and process documentation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of oil and gas title experience.
• Ability to use metes and bounds deed plotting tools.
• Proficiency with mapping software, particularly ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Experience working online and in person with tax offices, county clerk/recorder offices, court records, probate records, partition cases, and similar resources.
• Experience working with a land management software system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn other computer applications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and on multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet established deadlines, promptly communicate delays, and collaborate across departments while maintaining research accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies, workflows, and processes and work as a team player.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Verify surface ownership using county clerk/recorder website indexing and other online title plants and databases.
• Use a GIS mapping system to verify assets and property locations.
• Analyze curative and conveyance documents, including deeds, probate, and assignments, to update surface ownership.
• Research county appraisal and tax records to corroborate owner names, mailing addresses, and parcel information, and reconcile discrepancies with recorded conveyance and other supporting documents.
• Track business entity name changes, mergers, and similar changes using Secretary of State websites and other resources.
• Examine and interpret third-party abstracts.
• Communicate with landowners to resolve inquiries and obtain documentation needed for title curative and owner account updates.
• Maintain auditable ownership research records, including source documents, recording references, findings, unresolved issues, and the basis for each ownership update.
• Communicate ownership changes to relevant land personnel.
• Coordinate third-party contractors engaged for title research and abstracting, including scope, deadlines, completeness review, and resolution of missing information.
• Assist with acquisitions and divestitures by researching ownership, validating records, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Assist with due diligence, internal and external audits, data conversions, escheatment, and other special projects.
• Assist with Land Records special projects as requested.
• Interface cooperatively with departments including Accounting, Environmental and Safety, Operations, Legal, and Tax.
• Share technical knowledge and assist with peer training and process documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Top-tier benefits program designed to support employees’ safety, health, and well-being.
• Benefits program that reflects respect for employees’ personal and family time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed