Analyst, Land Title Administration

Plains All American; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Plains All American, based in Houston, seeks an experienced Analyst, Land Title Administration to research surface ownership and title documents for properties tied to our land interests. You will maintain records, coordinate title research, and communicate ownership changes to stakeholders.

The role supports acquisitions, due diligence, audits, data conversions, and special projects, with collaboration across departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years oil & gas title experience required.
• Proficient with metes and bounds deed plotting tools.
• Strong mapping software knowledge, especially ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Experience with county records offices and land records systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other apps.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Verify surface ownership using county clerk/recorder indexing and title plants.
• Use GIS mapping to verify assets and property locations.
• Analyze deeds, probate, and assignments to update surface ownership.
• Research tax records to corroborate owner names and parcel info.
• Track entity name changes using Secretary of State sites.
• Coordinate third party title research and abstracts.
• Communicate ownership changes with landowners and stakeholders.
• Maintain auditable records of ownership research and updates.
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence, data conversions and special projects.

Kenntnisse

Oil & gas title

Metes & bounds

ArcGIS

Google Earth

County records

Land software

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Ausbildung

Associate degree or higher

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Type:

Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated oil and gas surface title professional to fill the position of Analyst, Land Title Administration within our Land Records group based in Houston, Texas. The Analyst, Land Title Administration researches and analyzes surface ownership and supporting title documents for properties associated with the Company’s land interests. The position maintains accurate, well-documented ownership records; identifies discrepancies and curative needs; coordinates title research; and communicates ownership changes to relevant stakeholders. The analyst supports transactions, audits, and other Land Records projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify surface ownership using county clerk/recorder website indexing and other online title plants and databases.
• Use GIS mapping system to verify assets and property locations.
• Analyze curative and conveyance documents, including deeds, probate, and assignments, to update surface ownership.
• Research county appraisal and tax records to corroborate owner names, mailing addresses, and parcel information; reconcile discrepancies with recorded conveyance and other supporting documents.
• Track business entity name changes, mergers, etc. using Secretary of State websites and other resources.
• Examine and interpret third party abstracts.
• Communicate with landowners to resolve inquiries and obtain documentation necessary for title curative and owner account updates.
• Maintain an auditable record of ownership research, including source documents, recording references, findings, unresolved issues, and the basis for each ownership update.
• Communicate ownership changes with all relevant land personnel.
• Coordinate third party contractors engaged by company for title research and abstracting including scope, deadlines, completeness review, and resolution of missing information.
• Assist with acquisitions & divestitures (including researching ownership, validating records, and preparing supporting documentation), due diligence efforts, audits (internal and external), data conversions, escheatment, and other special projects.
• Assist with Land Records special projects, as requested.
• Effectively and cooperatively interface with other departments within the company, including Accounting, Environmental and Safety, Operations, Legal and Tax.
• Share technical knowledge and assist with peer training and process documentation.
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• 5+ years oil & gas title experience required
• Ability to use metes and bounds deed plotting tools
• Proficient with mapping software, particularly ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Experience working online and in-person with tax offices, county clerk/recorders offices, court records, probate records, partition cases, etc.
• Experience working with a land management software system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under deadlines and on multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Prioritizes competing assignments, meets established deadlines, communicates delays promptly, and collaborates effectively across departments while maintaining research accuracy.
• Must be a team player who possesses the ability to adapt to new technologies, workflows and processes.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred but not required
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

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