Experienced Landman

Description

Job Summary

Encino Energy is seeking to hire an experienced Landman to support development of assets in the Utica Basin. The position will report to the Land Supervisor and have a broad scope of responsibilities will include the facilitation of all land-related activity within a multi-discipline team. Some flexibility in title depending on selected candidates experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance of Encino Energy’s interests in minerals, mineral leases, and existing land position
• Work with land brokers hired to obtain or extend leases, perform court house work or title due diligence, and curative
• Perform in-house title information gathering, organize and analyze title documents to assess rights information, and perform internal title updates
• Design, procure, manage, examine, and approve title opinions for drilling and division order purposes
• Help draft, negotiate, review, and amend agreements (including but not limited to mineral leases, farm-outs, joint-operating, participation, unit, confidentiality, conveyances, assignments, and other contracts)
• Manage and negotiate land-related issues with and respond to inquiries from landowners, partners, lessees, working interest owners, surface occupants, and other third parties
• Assist in research of relevant land issues and provide advice to corporate personnel through both direct interaction, written memoranda, and opinions
• Follow existing land procedures and assist in implementing new procedures, as needed
• Work with Land Administration to maintain land records and calculate, review, and approve divisions of interest and AFE’s
• Develop and maintain extensive industry contacts

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proficient MS Office software applications and land-related data management software
• Working knowledge of all aspects of onshore oil and gas land operations
• Highly organized, resourceful, and efficient self-starter with the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, setting priorities, and interfacing with others
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to think creatively in solving business problems, self-discipline, and strong worth ethic
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of regulatory and legal issues
• Leadership, poise, and integrity
• Must be aware of real estate law, manners, and mineral rights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in energy management or another relevant field required.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Oil & Gas, Land, or Land position with a broad knowledge and understanding of the Oil & Gas and Exploration / Production industry. Direct experience in Ohio Appalachian Basin preferred.

Classification

Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel anticipated for this position is 10 – 20%, including overnight extended stays.

Work Environment

This job is predominately located in a professional office environment with occasional travel to the field operations. 

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Encino has a compressed work week with a “4/9/4” Work Schedule. Employees have the option to work four nine-hour days with the addition of four hours each Friday. Some flexibility in hours is allowed.

The Company

Encino Energy is one of the largest private oil and natural gas producers in the U.S. and a top 25 North American natural gas producer. While headquartered in Houston, our operations in the prolific Northern Utica Shale make us the largest oil producer in Ohio and the second-largest natural gas producer in the state.

Encino Energy LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating, and promoting applicants and its employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee’s and applicant’s disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Encino Energy LLC does not offer sponsorship of employment-based non-immigrant visa petitions for this role.

Location

Houston, TX