Mid-Level Surface Analyst

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Mid-Level Surface Analyst to work on an 1-year assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX.

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Land Administration Surface Team, as a Lease and Contracts Analyst. With aid and guidance this position will assist with the effective administration and control of surface-related lease and contract records processes in connection with producing and non-producing properties and interests acquired, owned, operated. Likewise, this position may time to assisting in the support of properties owned and operated by the Company’s Low Carbon Ventures, Glenn Springs, and Real Estate.

Responsibilities

• With guidance will analyze, interpret, input, and update surface-related lease and contract data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist with working monthly calendars for all payments, expirations, and obligations associated with surface assets.
• Assist surface-related Land Operations Teams as requested, including Company’s Low Carbon Ventures, Company’s Chemical, and Glenn Springs.
• Learn to identify and track contractual obligations associated with surface acquisitions, trades and divestitures.
• Assist department with special projects including Acquisition & Divestitures, coordinating largescale data quality initiatives affiliated with surface assets
• Learn to interpret contracts and leases for all properties, identifying and resolving technical, data-related and process/procedural issues.
• Assist in the process and tracking of partner offerings and perform necessary record keeping.
• Assist in the preparation of agreement exhibits, and lease/acreage reports for business units and upper management.
• May serve as a point of contact for landowners and other stakeholders, resolving issues about property status and land administration procedure.
• Maintain affiliations with local/national associations and is an active participant through attending meetings and networking events on a frequent basis.
• Collaborate with all teams within our organization, including other teams within Land Administration, Land Operations, Accounting, and Legal.
• Handle assigned tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong accountability for actions, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
• Drive results by taking ownership of projects and tasks, consistently meeting deadlines and targets.
• Collaborate wit team members to conceptualize, plan, and implement strategies that enhance data integrity, contract management, and acreage prioritization.
• Innovate new ways to analyze and present data, provide fresh insights to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in the design and execution of comprehensive plans for surface asset management, ensuring alignment with management goals.
• Drive the identification and prioritization of surface asset projects, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal - and willing to exercise these skills.
• Knowledge of Quorum Land System/SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines and sometimes on multiple projects.
• Handle confidential and proprietary company data and information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal - and willing to exercise these skills.
• • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of basic land principles and their application with the ability to analyze land data for the entry into the land data management system.
• General understanding of land terminology, contracts, and their uses with the ability to work on projects of increased complexity under general direction.
• 4+ years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree.
• Proven track record of contributing effectively to a team while working collaboratively as a team player and independently with high levels of autonomy.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for deliverables, actions, and behaviors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations.