Ranch Coordinator

XRI Water•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ranch Coordinator serves as XRI's on-site representative for the Elliott property, located between Midland and Rankin, Texas. The role is responsible for property stewardship, surface-use and contract compliance, operator accountability, and commercial development. It requires a regular field presence to protect landowner interests, ensure third parties meet restoration and access obligations, and develop revenue from rights-of-way, surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, caliche, and other approved resources. The Coordinator works closely with Operations, Land, Legal, HSE, and commercial leadership. Contractual commitments and agreements remain subject to appropriate XRI approvals. The position requires residence within one hour of the property and availability for regular on-site field coverage. Work is primarily in the field, including outdoor conditions, varied terrain, and active operating and construction areas. The role includes driving throughout the property and conducting routine inspections in accordance with site safety requests.

Requirements

Must reside within one hour of the Elliott property and be available for regular on-site field coverage.
Demonstrated experience with Surface Use Agreements, easements, rights-of-way, surface damages, and interpreting and administering oil and gas-related legal contracts.
Experience in surface land management, oil and gas field operations, ranch or property management, or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of West Texas/Permian Basin operators, contractor activities, landowner interests, and surface restoration practices.
Ability to hold operators and contractors accountable, document issues, exercise independent judgment, and coordinate contract enforcement with Legal and Land.
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.
High school, GED, or equivalent skills/education normally obtained through completion of high school or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the property.
Ability to work in outdoor field conditions, varied terrain, and active operating and construction areas; drive for extended periods and conduct routine property inspections in accordance with site safety requests.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, or climb for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships in rights-of-way/surface damages, freshwater sales, or caliche sales are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular on-site presence and inspect roads, fences, gates, utilities, easements, construction areas, and surface activities.
Identify and document unauthorized activity, property damage, safety concerns, maintenance needs, abandoned equipment, and incomplete restoration; track corrective action through resolution.
Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, access, and restoration following construction or operations.
Coordinate with XRI Land, Legal, and Operations as an immediate priority to establish and implement a Surface Use Agreement between Landco and XRI Disposal, subject to authorized review and execution.
Interpret, administer, and monitor compliance with Surface Use Agreements, easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, damage provisions, and related contractual obligations.
Monitor activities by XRI personnel, operators, utilities, vendors, and contractors; document noncompliance, seek timely remediation, and escalate contractual disputes to Land and Legal.
Track access permissions, construction impacts, surface damages, restoration commitments, and operator obligations; maintain accurate records and follow up.
Proactively identify and pursue revenue opportunities associated with the property, particularly rights-of-way and surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, and caliche sales.
Develop relationships with operators, contractors, water purchasers, and material buyers; identify opportunities and support commercial negotiations with XRI leadership.
Identify potential sales of topsoil and other approved property resources; coordinate feasibility, pricing, volumes, permits, and agreements with appropriate teams.
Track prospects, agreements, volumes, damages, collections, revenue opportunities, and results; report progress and recommended actions to leadership.
Maintain awareness of drilling, construction, utility, water, and other activity affecting the property; coordinate access and prevent conflicts.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Land, Legal, HSE, and commercial personnel to address property issues and protect XRI interests.
Provide regular reports on property condition, operator compliance, outstanding matters, commercial opportunities, and revenue performance.