Right of Way Agent jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Percheron is looking for an experienced Right of Way Regulatory Permit Specialist to support non-environmental permit efforts out of our field office in Lake Charles, LA. Per diem is available for applicants that qualify.

• Ensures that permits are acquired correctly and promptly
• Communicates directly with the client regarding agreement language, compensation, insurance requirements, bonds, and long lead items.
• Collaborates and communicates with other permit agents, survey crew, drill crew, and recording crew to maximize efficiencies
• Participates in the permit project start-up meetings and ensure an absolute understanding of all topics discussed
• Completes all necessary paperwork
• Researches ownership for surface and/or minerals
• Negotiates and acquires necessary surface and/or mineral permits for crew access
• Works directly with the project manager, project engineers, and surveyors to receive the necessary documents such as calculations, pipeline specifications, and exhibits.
• Supports surveying, drilling, and recording phases, making sure permit stipulations are followed, and addressing problems as the issues arise
• Other duties as assigned or required

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  Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent to a four-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relative experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable about survey drawings, engineering drawings, and alignments sheets.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• 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 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.