25-628.B - Landman

Hilcorp Energy•Aztec, NM

About The Position

Manages the land responsibilities within an assigned geographic area with the general supervision and mentoring of a Division Landman or Land Manager. Essential Job Responsibilities: Assists Land Manager with delegated tasks. Negotiates, writes, reviews, and amends agreements (farm out, joint-operating, and participation, surface), conveyances, and other contracts, subject to Vice President, Land approval. Manages various issues with landowners, partners, and third parties. Advises and coordinates with other departments as to development and daily operations of potential producing properties. Investigates and approves title for operation of company assets. Reviews, evaluates, and assimilates newly acquired properties for future operations. Prepares and submits Federal and State drilling permits. Manages archaeological, biological, and surface surveying in furtherance of State and Federal permitting. Supports company’s relationship with Tribal, State, and Federal agencies. Coordinates with subsurface, construction and operations in well site selection. Supervises contract Landmen in the acquisition of leases and agreements from landowners. Reviews and monitors non-operated properties for the company’s assets. Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible in-house landman experience with an established oil and gas company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Working knowledge of oil and gas laws, rules, and regulations of the respective state.
Working knowledge of geology, engineering, accounting, and regulatory responsibilities as they apply to the oil and gas industry.
Excellent negotiation skills with intra/inter-company personnel.
Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an accredited four-year university or college.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office PowerPoint and oil and gas related land software system.
Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management from an accredited four-year university, or Law degree.
CPL Preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Land Manager with delegated tasks.
Negotiates, writes, reviews, and amends agreements (farm out, joint-operating, and participation, surface), conveyances, and other contracts, subject to Vice President, Land approval.
Manages various issues with landowners, partners, and third parties.
Advises and coordinates with other departments as to development and daily operations of potential producing properties.
Investigates and approves title for operation of company assets.
Reviews, evaluates, and assimilates newly acquired properties for future operations.
Prepares and submits Federal and State drilling permits.
Manages archaeological, biological, and surface surveying in furtherance of State and Federal permitting.
Supports company’s relationship with Tribal, State, and Federal agencies.
Coordinates with subsurface, construction and operations in well site selection.
Supervises contract Landmen in the acquisition of leases and agreements from landowners.
Reviews and monitors non-operated properties for the company’s assets.
Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
Supports company vision and mission.
Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other duties as assigned by management.