Land Agent

LUMA Energy•San Juan, PR

About The Position

This position is within the Regulatory Team. The Regulatory Team works to align LUMA’s business plan with the public energy policy goals of Puerto Rico and plays a key role for the design, implementation and reporting on key policy initiatives. Regulatory works with all LUMA departments in support LUMA’s compliance and reporting obligations under the Operations and Management Agreement, the energy regulator and other governmental bodies. The team works with multiple external stakeholders and is responsible for the delivery of professional written documents, and verbal reason to support compliance and reporting. The Land and Permits group within Regulatory is responsible for the administration of all the Transmission and Distribution rights of way and supports LUMA in obtaining and maintaining necessary operational permits, enabling the recovery and transformation of the Puerto Rico electrical system. The Land Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights to support company activities, settlement of damage claims relating to new construction and maintenance activities, and negotiating annual payment reviews on existing company facilities.

Requirements

Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution in a field of study related to land agent.
Work experience in the land rights field
< 1 year of experience
Must be skilled with talking to people and explained contracts.
Must be familiar working in Microsoft Office environment; including experience with Excel and Word
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an electrical utility with knowledge of land rights payments is preferred
Any Puerto Rico certification in land rights field

Responsibilities

Negotiate to obtain acknowledgments of no concern for route or structure locations
Liaise and negotiatie with private landowners, occupants/lessees, judicial bodies, other companies and government agencies regarding land rights
Contact land owners and occupantas to ensure awareness of proposed activities that may or will occur on or near their land
Negotiate purchases for land required for substation sites, radio tower sites, storage sites, offices and warehouse buildings
Assist in resolving discrepancies with private landowners and occupants/lessees as required
Document, assess and settle damage claims with land owners
Provide status updates on projects, inform Supervisor/Manager of any complex issues relating to land negotiations
Support Planning and Business Development initiatives in the development of proposals to meet the needs of our transportation customers and pipeline transmission system project feasibility studies, prompt and accurate response to requests for information, technical input, cost estimating
May give periodic guidance to less experienced land agents
May be required to supervise/coordinate the activities of outside land contractors, while having excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Attend topical seminars and courses to expand knowledge and to stay current with land related issues
Strong comprehension and ability to apply land acquisition concepts related to the pipeline/natural gas industry
Follows all policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned