Right of Way Agent

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources strives to create value for our customers and society through the safe, environmentally responsible operation of about 4,000 miles of pipelines across seven U.S. states. This role may be based in Euless, Corpus Christi, or Houston, TX, with Euless as the preferred location.

The Right of Way Agent plays a key role in protecting our pipelines and the communities they serve by building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, tenants, and other stakeholders. In this role, you’ll manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring One Call compliance, securing rights-of-way and permits, and partnering with operations and project teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Right of Way Agents also negotiate settlements and agreements, and champion pipeline safety and damage prevention. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, negotiation expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to resolve complex issues with sound judgment.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your expertise in negotiations and project support, and be part of a collaborative team committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

Our Team

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company. We are privately owned, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do

- Identify land ownership using company and public records

- Negotiate and settle property damage claims related to construction, operations, and maintenance

- Research and resolve encroachment issues

- Negotiate rights-of-way and obtain other rights to support pipeline operations and construction

- Work with state, county, and local agencies to secure permits for road crossings and related activities

- Document all communications with landowners

- Collaborate with legal and management teams on agreements and approvals

- Prepare cost estimates for right-of-way and agreement acquisitions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Experience with land and right-of-way agreements, including deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses

- Experience using Microsoft Office with the ability to learn proprietary programs and databases

- 2+ years of experience in land or right-of-way management (or related field)

- Valid driver’s license

- Ability to travel up to 30%

What Will Put You Ahead

- Comprehensive knowledge of land rights and titles, survey descriptions, legal and engineering terminology, with the ability to read and interpret maps and engineering plans

- Experience in title research, property damage claims settlement, and related negotiations

- Experience with agency permitting and pipeline construction activities

- Experience with damage prevention and State One Call requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, law, communications, public administration, business, or related field

- Coursework completed through the International Right of Way Association’s technical training curriculum

- Notary Public certification

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline – delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).