Percheron LLC

Landman (Leasing / Title) - Local to North Central WV area

Bridgeport, WV

Full-time

About This Job

Job Description:

Percheron is looking to identify a Landman / Leasing Agent that is local to North Central WV, Southwestern PA or Southeastern OH. Applicants preferred to be within 100 miles of Marion and or Wetzel County WV.

The purpose of this position is to perform land-related activities for oil and gas exploration and development, including, but not limited to oil and gas leasing, mineral purchasing, title curative, well-staking, waterline and well line easement acquisition, and ingress/egress at drilling locations.

•

Responsible for researching, negotiating and acquiring land agreements for the purpose of oil and gas exploration, production and development that meet the organization's goals.

•

Search for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, mineral ownership and the locations of such owners.

•

Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized JOA's, JV's, legal documents and gain needed approval(s).

•

Work closely with surveying, permitting and drilling personnel, Provide assistance to legal department to resolve claims and civil matters. Evaluate, negotiate and pay damage claims.

•

Work within the parameters set by the client insofar as negotiation terms.

•

Draft contracts required to satisfy client requirements.

•

Prepare adequate daily activity reports and special landman reports relative to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments. May work in the office or in the field.

•

Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.

•

Serve as liaison with the landowner on ownership, rights, damage claims, and access issues.

•

Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.

•

Maintain up-to-date status with the Project Manager or client to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.

•

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

•

At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management is required.

•

Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real property acquisition policies and procedures.

•

Thorough understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements.

•

Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and databases, performing online research, and reading and understanding maps.

•

Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.

•

Ability to work independently, plan and adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.

•

Must be ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.

•

Must be proficient in understanding the conveyance of real property.

•

Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.

•

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.

•

Exercise good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.

•

Must have excellent attention to detail.

•

Must be a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).

•

Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.

•

Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.

•

Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

•

Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with the manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).

•

Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Similar Jobs