Right of Way Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Bloomfield, NM

About The Position

The Right-of-Way Specialist leads stakeholder engagement, land rights management, and project support to ensure effective execution and regulatory compliance. The role builds and maintains external relationships, oversees right-of-way processes, resolves issues, and supports operational and emergency response activities in alignment with business and legal requirements. The position is based in Jal, New Mexico, with additional locations listed in Bloomfield and Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Midland, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of related pipeline or right-of-way experience, such as contract land agent work, in-house right-of-way or pipeline operations, title research, or documentation.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and resolving disputes to avoid legal action and media attention.
Manage encroachments near company assets to protect them from damage and preserve company rights.
Interpret agreements and easements; enforce restrictions or rights; grant encroachment variances; and interface with field personnel, Law, and Management regarding executed agreements.
Support project work by negotiating and securing pipeline rights-of-way, surface leases, easements, permits, and related agreements.
Support Community Relations, compensation, and claims handling within the Incident Command Structure during emergency response efforts.
Negotiate and issue damage payments to stakeholders.
Provide consultative advice in developing Public Awareness information, policies, plans, and programs, and participate in Public Awareness presentations.