Surface Landman Job at RedRiver Systems, LLC, Utah

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  • RedRiver Systems, LLC
  • Utah

Job Description

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Surface Landman to work in the Uinta Basin ( Utah ) for an excellent Oil and Gas Corporation.

The Surface Land Representative is responsible, with minimal to no supervision, for a full range of surface land activities.

Coordinates primarily with Operations, Regulatory, and technical personnel on permitting efforts, surveying, selecting well pad locations and ensuring compliance with surface agreements and land restoration/reclamation projects. Negotiates various surface-related agreements and settles surface damage claims while maintaining positive working relations with landowners, working interest owners, and governmental authorities. Works closely with landmen to accomplish the Company's business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

Negotiates and drafts all types of surface-related agreements, including, but not limited to, surface use and damage agreements, surface leases, rights-of-way, and easements supporting drilling and field development activities.

Conducts on-site meetings with landowners, government agencies, and other surface use authorities for selecting well pad locations and other surface operations supporting development activities.

Assists in infrastructure surveying and mapping. Coordinates field surveys with surveying consultants.

Assists landmen with negotiating mineral development and exploration agreements with governmental authorities, including oil and gas leases and unit agreements. Assists in conducting rental reviews and extension negotiations when assigned.

Coordinates permitting efforts for drilling programs and facilities.

Coordinates archeological site clearances and related activities with regulatory agencies when necessary.

Keeps abreast of general Company and industry activity, government regulations, farming practices and trends, land values and recent prices paid by competitors for surface rights in an acquisition area.

Coordinates with Operations to ensure proper compliance of land restoration and reclamation projects.

Participates in defining strategy for mineral rights leasing programs. Initiates documentation for acquired surface rights and pipeline rights-of-way.

Investigates and settles damage claims with surface owners.

Recommends fair compensation rentals for surface use agreements and consideration for easements and pipeline rights-of-way.

Ensures Company's operations are conducted in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and permits in assigned asset areas.

Develops and maintains contacts with government and agency representatives involved in the administration of public land disposition and regulatory oversight of public lands.

Develops and maintains positive working relations with landowners and working interest partners.

Keeps current on applicable legislation and government policies and direction affecting Company's operating basins.

Actively seeks ways to improve the efficiency of work processes and policies. Acts as a resource for co-workers and management.

Mentors and reviews work performed by less experienced surface landmen.

Collaborates with both the operational and HSE team to effectively meet area and departmental HSE goals.

Complies with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, practices, and programs of the Company and actively collaborates with operational and HSE teams to promote and provide a safe work environment.

Participates in and adheres to all training programs designed to enhance HSE knowledge and safety standards and improve job performance.

Education, Certificates, Licenses:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or closely related discipline (Petroleum Land Management is preferred) or commensurate experience in related field.
  • Member of American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
  • Member of local professional landman association.

Experience

  • Minimum of ten (10) years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Uintah Basin Experience or similar requires
  • Must be willing to relocate to Utah

Required:

  • Detailed knowledge of statutes and regulations affecting oil and gas operations.
  • Expert in reading of Land position maps and surveys.
  • Proficient use of ArcGIS.
  • Advanced in file research of digital and physical files.
  • Advanced understanding of oil and gas production activities and operations.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and general Internet mining.

Desired:

  • Experience working oil and gas assets in the Rocky Mountains.
  • Member of American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
  • Member of local professional landman association.

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation,

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