Surface Landman- Upstream

Williams•Tulsa, OK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Surface Landman, you will manage all surface land activities across operated assets, working closely with operations, regulatory, legal, and external stakeholders to ensure surface access is secured, maintained, and compliant throughout the full lifecycle of company assets. In this role, you will bring strong Wyoming surface experience and work directly with private landowners, grazing lessees, and federal and state agencies, supported by a solid understanding of drilling, completions, production, and reclamation operations. You will coordinate with asset teams on development planning for well sites, water use, access roads, pipelines, and electrical infrastructure; negotiate, draft, and administer surface use, damages, access, and road use agreements; and serve as the primary point of contact for surface owners and regulatory agencies. Additionally, you will support permitting efforts with organizations such as the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, BLM, and State Lands, ensure surface title and curative work is completed, and proactively resolve surface access issues to keep development activities aligned with project schedules. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management, Business, or Finance and four (4) years of land-related experience
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Familiarity with federal surface requirements
Proficiency in land systems, GIS, Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks in a dynamic work environment
Willingness to travel to various locations within Wyoming
Achieves results in a performance-driven, team-oriented environment by effectively collaborating with colleagues and contributing to team goals

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Land Management, Business, or Finance and five (5) years of land-related experience
Prior experience supporting operated assets in Wyoming (preferred)

Responsibilities

Leads the strategic analysis, interpretation, and preparation of surface related contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards
Oversees and guides the review and resolution of title requirements in surface title opinions, providing detailed analysis and expert recommendations
Manages and direct coordination with brokers, actively driving land acquisition efforts for exploration and development projects
Monitors and control prospect budgets and expenditures, taking full responsibility for determining surface ownership
Negotiates and drafts industry agreements
Prepares and executes critical supporting legal documents for transactions, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to legal standards
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes