Senior Land Technician
About The Position
The Senior Land Technician is a senior-level land professional who supports in-house Landmen and coordinates a wide range of land activities to advance the Company’s business objectives. The role supports lease acquisition, land transactions, document preparation and processing, records review, reporting, and coordination with internal departments and external land brokers and title attorneys. The position is full-time and hourly, with workdays and hours varying according to workload and company needs. Minimal travel is expected. The role operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires extended computer or phone use, the ability to sit for long periods, and some standing and walking.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of applicable experience.
- High school diploma at minimum.
- Strong working knowledge of oil and gas land agreements, including leases, assignments, JOAs, pooling declarations, and related land documents.
- Working knowledge of oil and gas title principles, ownership concepts, title opinions, abstract information, and title curative requirements.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or higher college degree preferred.
- Skill using GIS software is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and coordinate execution of proposal letters, JOAs, pooling declarations, assignments, oil and gas leases, curative documents, and other land-related agreements.
- Serve as a subject matter resource on document accuracy and processing requirements.
- Track the status of land efforts related to development plans, generate reports, and distribute information across departments.
- Work with land brokers and title attorneys on lease acquisition, title ordering and processing, curative, invoice processing, and maintaining accurate data in land systems.
- Coordinate the workflow and processing of executed documents with Land Administration, including submitting and tracking documents for recordation at county courthouses.
- Coordinate and support due diligence for land transactions, including lease acquisitions, divestitures, trades, and related transactions.
- Review land records and documentation for accuracy and identify issues requiring further title or curative review.
- Participate in development team meetings and provide land status updates, reports, and supporting information to project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with peers across departments to execute the Company’s development plans.
- Undertake special projects as needed.
- Analyze land-related data and development activity to identify issues, track risks, and support Land team decision-making.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
