What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Landman position at Chord Energy Corporation?
Position Summary
The Surface Landman will provide land expertise and support in order to timely meet the demands of an active drilling and completion schedule and to assist the marketing and mid-stream functions on surface right-of-way acquisition needs. This position is located in Williston, North Dakota. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
Assist and collaborate with the Development and Execution Teams on the scouting and surface use planning for well pads, access roads, and pipeline corridors
Negotiating and acquiring Road Access and Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreements
Negotiating and drafting Surface Settlement and Surface Lease Agreements
Collaboration with the Houston Land group on special projects including title curative, supplemental abstracting, leasing, and due diligence
Represent the company at local and state governmental meetings and hearings
Additional duties as needed for Company operations
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of job-related experience
Experience with surface-related oil and gas contracts, specifically rights-of-ways, easements, and surface use agreements
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, specifically Word and Excel
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to multitask and work with various people and departments
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to meet project deadlines
Strong public relations skills including the ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with landowners and the general public to negotiate land acquisition agreements
Must have a valid driver’s license
Per company insurance requirements, must be 21 years of age or older
Must live within 60 miles of Williston, North Dakota or Watford City, North Dakota
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Energy Commerce, Petroleum Land Management and/or related degree
Experience with FBIR/BIA Right of Way procedures preferred
Experience in the upstream and midstream sector of the oil and gas industry
EEO Statement:
Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
