Surface Landman

Oasis Petroleum
remote work
United States, North Dakota, Williston
Mar 15, 2025
Position Summary The Surface Landman willprovide 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 mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform 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.