Land Advisor / Representative I

RWDY•Carlsbad, NM

3d•$66•Onsite

About The Position

The Land Advisor / Representative I supports ongoing Permian Basin surface land activities by negotiating agreements, coordinating field access, supporting construction and survey activities, and serving as a daily liaison between landowners, contractors, county agencies, and internal teams. This is a high-profile, external-facing field role requiring exceptional professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to represent the company with ranchers, surface owners, maintenance crews, county officials, and regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate has hands-on surface landman experience , a strong understanding of surface use agreements, ROWs, easements, surveys, and agricultural/ranching operations.

Requirements

Local candidate from Carlsbad, Hobbs, or Artesia (no Midland/Odessa due to travel limitations)
Previous surface landman or surface land representation experience
Strong understanding of: – Surface use agreements – Easements & ROWs – Surveys and plats – Multi-well pad layouts
Excellent face-to-face communication and negotiation skills
Professional appearance & demeanor; ability to represent the company externally
Ability to work independently and travel extensively within the region
Valid driver’s license and reliable truck (mileage reimbursed)
Ability to work in the field daily, including ranchland, remote roads, and facility locations

Nice To Haves

Experience working with BLM, NMSLO, or county agencies
Familiarity with drilling, completions, and construction operations
Experience working with ranchers, farmers, and rural landowners
Strong understanding of oil & gas surface development practices

Responsibilities

Surface Negotiations & Agreements Develop, negotiate, and draft Surface Use Agreements, ROWs, water purchase and transport agreements, letter agreements, and trench/boring (TB) agreements
Consult with surface owners regarding placement of drill sites, roads, pits, ROWs, easements, ingress/egress routes, and related surface impacts
Proactively contact surface owners prior to company activities to establish rapport and coordinate access
Field Support & Coordination Serve as the daily field representative—handling whatever surface-related issues arise that day
Coordinate survey schedules and accompany survey crews to ensure multi-well pads and ROWs are staked properly
Meet face-to-face with ranchers, contractors, county representatives, and maintenance teams
Visit oil and saltwater spills; coordinate cleanup efforts with landowners; work with Landman to document reportable spills
Regulatory & County Agency Interface Full understanding of BLM ROW requirements, SF-299 submissions, and surface disturbance stipulations (BLM & NMSLO)
Review, submit, and finalize: – Eddy & Lea County Road Crossing permits – NMDOT pipeline, electrical, and road crossing permits
Communicate directly with: – County agencies (Eddy/Lea Road Departments) – NMDOT officials – Utility providers
Ensure proper notifications, approvals, and documentation for any land disturbance (fence cutting, repair, access improvements, etc.)
Safety & Compliance Promote and enforce company safety standards; ensure compliance among contractors and vendors
Attend all required safety training; ensure FR clothing requirements are met
Work with the Environmental team on remediation progress and ongoing landowner requirements
Landowner Relations Maintain excellent communication with New Mexico surface owners
Understand agricultural, ranching, farming, and rural land-use practices
Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with private and public landowners
Serve as the face of the company in resolving concerns, coordinating activities, and managing expectations