Right of Way Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Jal, NM

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About The Position

The Right-of-Way Specialist leads stakeholder engagement, land rights management, and project support to help 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 accordance with business and legal requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of related pipeline or right-of-way experience, such as contract land agent, 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 coordinate 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.
• Provide support for Community Relations, compensation, and claims handling within the Incident Command Structure during emergency response efforts.
• Negotiate and issue damage payments to stakeholders.
• Advise on the development of Public Awareness information, policies, plans, and programs, and participate in Public Awareness presentations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED