Surface Landman

Coterra is hiring a Surface Landman for our Midland, Texas office.

JOB SUMMARY
As a Surface Landman at Coterra you will be responsible for managing all surface land aspects of a multi-rig drilling schedule. You will negotiate with various stakeholders, such as owners of surface rights and government agencies, in order to secure right-of-ways and easements. You will develop and maintain relationships with surface owners and ensure all contractual obligations are met. This position does require travel and is located in Midland, Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all surface land aspects of a multi-rig drilling schedule, including management of ongoing projects with the assistance of contracted field landmen

• Negotiates, writes, reviews and amends agreements, such as surface use and easements

• Works with legal department and coordinates efforts to settle surface damages resulting from drilling activities per agreements

  Reads, analyzes, and interprets real property legal agreements proficiently

• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with surface owners and counterparts at organizations in the industry

• Interacts regularly with government agencies, including University Lands, RRC, GLO, BLM, and NMLSO

• Serves as a liaison between the surface owner and regulatory agencies, by handling complaints and resolving surface owner related issues

• Provides land support to other departments by working with land administration and other support personnel to maintain accurate land records

• Keeps abreast of regulatory provisions, trending practices, land values in order to add value and maintain compliance with contractual requirements and obligations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• AAPL certification preferred

• Must have experience in the Permian and/or the Delaware Basin

• Working knowledge of unconventional/conventional resource plays preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills are necessary

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Power Point)

• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task with attention to accuracy

• A proven team player that possess the ability to adapt to a changing and fast paced work environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's in Petroleum Land/Energy Management or related field required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working as a Landman, in the Oil & Gas Industry, for an Owner operator highly preferred

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  10% - 15% Travel will be required for mandatory meetings, training and visits to field locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND
Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to perform work which includes typing, sitting and standing. In the event that incumbent visits operations worksite, personal protection equipment, including head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA and DOT requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel and work extended hours on short notice.

ABOUT COTERRA ENERGY

Coterra Energy Inc. was formed in October 2021 as the result of a merger between Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Cimarex Energy. By merging, the two legacy companies have created one entity full of talented people with decades of experience in the energy industry. Our team is passionate about delivering reliable energy to all and achieving environmental excellence while doing so. We embrace innovation and technology and encourage an atmosphere of open dialogue between employees and leadership.

EEO-1 STATEMENT
Coterra Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.