Land & Surface Contracts Analyst

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Opportunity Snapshot:

- Compensation: $60-65/hour

- Location: Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX

- Work Schedule: 9/80

- Assignment Duration: TBD

- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401K, Holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree

- Prior experience in Oil & Gas Surface work, demonstrating a solid understanding of relevant industry practices

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications

- Knowledge of Quorum Land System/SAP experience a plus

- Knowledge of basic land principles and their application with the ability to analyze land data for the entry into the land data management system

- General understanding of land terminology, contracts, and their uses with the ability to work on projects of increased complexity under general direction

- Proven track record of contributing effectively to a team while working collaboratively as a team player and independently with high levels of autonomy

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal – and willing to exercise these skills

- Ability to work under deadlines and sometimes on multiple projects

- Handle confidential and proprietary company data and information

- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for deliverables, actions, and behaviors.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations

Responsibilities:

- Analyze, interpret, input, and update surface-related lease and contract data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency

- Assist with working monthly calendars for all payments, expirations, and obligations associated with surface assets

- Assist surface-related Land Operations Teams as requested, including Low Carbon Ventures, Chemical, and Glenn Springs

- Identify and track contractual obligations associated with surface acquisitions, trades and divestitures

- Assist within the Land Administration department with special projects including Acquisition & Divestitures, coordinating largescale data quality initiatives affiliated with surface assets, and may lead contractor efforts

- Responsible for an area of operation, spanning multiple states

- Interpret contracts and leases for all properties, identifying and resolving technical, data-related and process/procedural issues

- Identify and offer alternative solutions to effectively resolve issues and deliver improvements to processes and systems

- Process and track partner offers and perform necessary record keeping

- Prepare agreement exhibits, and lease/acreage reports for business units and upper management

- May serve as primary point of contact for landowners and other stakeholders, resolving issues about property status and land administration procedure

- Maintain affiliations with local/national associations and is an active participant through attending meetings and networking events on a frequent basis

- Collaborate with all teams within our organization, including other teams within Land Administration, Land Operations, Accounting, and Legal

- Leverage prior industry experience to handle tasks thoroughly and efficiently

- Independently carry out tasks showcasing ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment

- Demonstrate strong accountability for actions, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks

- Drive results by taking ownership of projects and tasks, consistently meeting deadlines and targets

- Collaborate with team members to conceptualize, plan, and implement strategies that enhance data integrity, contract management, and acreage prioritization

- Innovate new ways to analyze and present data, provide fresh insights to management and stakeholders

- Participate in the design and execution of comprehensive plans for surface asset management, ensuring alignment with management goals

- Drive the identification and prioritization of surface asset projects, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.