Division Order Advisor

Occidental Petroleum•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Division Order Advisor facilitates the distribution of proceeds from oil and gas sales and collection of well expenses in an assigned region. The role determines the relative ownership of the Company, working interest partners, overriding royalty holders, and royalty holders through title-document analysis and by maintaining and updating ownership records. Opportunities are available for operated assets in the Midland Basin, Rockies, and New Mexico, as well as non-operated assets. The Advisor reviews well reports across multiple geographic areas; determines divisions of interest; calculates royalty and working interest ownership; and ensures timely, accurate payment for complex, high-risk transactions. The role performs and oversees deck setup and maintenance for operated, non-operated, and payout wells, and coordinates division order and well setup processes across Land Operations, Land Administration, Accounting, and other groups. It ensures compliance with contractual obligations and state statutory payment requirements. The position analyzes leases, contracts, division orders, deeds, assignments, probate documents, judgments, decrees, and title opinions. It revises ownership based on title documentation and curative outcomes; sets up and maintains unit ownership; and investigates and resolves complex data integrity, ownership, and process issues. The Advisor identifies and evaluates documentation needed to cure title and ownership issues, applies curative materials to resolve title defects, and helps manage legal and financial risk. The Advisor participates in risk-management process improvements and leads or supports cross-functional projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, and owner clean-up initiatives. It conducts due diligence, prepares findings and risk assessments for management, assists with litigation-related matters as requested, and recommends process, system, and control improvements. The role also mentors Division Order professionals, works with external stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues, follows company governance and best practices, and participates in local and national industry associations and continuing education. The position may be eligible for relocation and is eligible for the 9/80 work schedule and Balanced Workplace Program. Required travel is 0–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and ten or more years of relevant experience, or fourteen or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to efficiently adopt additional systems and applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ownership and legal concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary company information.
Strong understanding of land principles, title concepts, and contractual interpretation applicable to complex ownership scenarios.
Extensive knowledge of land terminology, contracts, and division order practices, with the ability to independently lead work of significant complexity.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Quorum Land System and/or SAP.
Bachelor’s degree (not required if the experience alternative is met).

Responsibilities

Review and monitor well reports across multiple geographic areas.
Determine divisions of interest, calculate royalty and working interest ownership, and ensure timely and accurate payment of proceeds for complex, high-risk transactions.
Perform and oversee deck setup and maintenance for operated, non-operated, and payout wells.
Calculate, validate, and report ownership interests in alignment with title documentation and contractual obligations.
Integrate division order and well setup processes across Land Operations, Land Administration, Accounting, and other functional groups.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and state statutory payment requirements.
Analyze and interpret leases, contracts, division orders, deeds, assignments, probate documents, judgments, decrees, and title opinions.
Revise working interest and royalty ownership based on title documentation and curative outcomes.
Set up and maintain unit ownership, including amendments, reallocations, and revisions.
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data integrity, ownership, and process issues.
Determine, request, and evaluate documentation needed to cure title and ownership issues; apply curative materials to resolve title defects and mitigate legal and financial risk.
Participate in developing and enhancing processes to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with division order setup and maintenance.
Lead and support cross-functional projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, and owner clean-up initiatives.
Conduct and support due diligence; prepare and present findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management.
Assist with litigation-related matters as requested, coordinating with Legal and other stakeholders.
Lead discussions on process, system, and control improvements and provide recommendations to management.
Ensure legal, procedural, and operational considerations are incorporated into projects and initiatives.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource to other Division Order professionals.
Work directly with external stakeholders, including landowners, partners, and operators, to handle complex and sensitive issues.
Follow company standards, governance, and Division Order best practices.
Maintain involvement in local and national industry associations through meetings, networking, and continuing education.