Mineral Leasing Agent (Hybrid / Field)

Percheron•Fairmont, WV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Percheron is looking for an experience mineral acquisition agent within driving distance of Fairmont or Morgantown WV area. The purpose of this position is to perform land-related activities for oil and gas exploration and development, including, but not limited to, oil and gas leasing, mineral purchasing, title curative, well-staking, waterline and well line easement acquisition, and ingress/egress at drilling locations. Must be within 60 miles of Fairmont, WV.

Requirements

At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management is required.
Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real property acquisition policies and procedures.
Thorough understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements.
Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and databases, performing online research, and reading and understanding maps.
Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently, plan and adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.
Must be ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.
Must be proficient in understanding conveyance of real property.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
Exercise good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.
Must have excellent attention to detail.
Must be a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).
Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and working overtime if warranted).
Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and the Company's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for researching, negotiating, and acquiring land agreements for oil and gas exploration, production and development that meet the organization's goals.
Search for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, mineral ownership and the locations of such owners.
Work within the parameters set by the client insofar as negotiation terms.
Draft contracts are required to satisfy client requirements.
Prepare adequate daily activity reports and special landman reports relative to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments.
May work in the office or in the field.
Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
Serve as liaison with landowner on ownership, rights, damage claims and access issues.
Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
Maintain up-to-date status with Project Manager or client to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.
Other duties as assigned