Division Order Advisor

oxy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy in Houston seeks a Division Order Advisor to manage ownership determinations and distributions across operated and non-operated wells, ensuring accurate royalties and timely payments.

You will review title documents, resolve complex ownership issues, and coordinate with Land Operations, Land Administration, and Accounting to align processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience or 14+ years in lieu.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey ownership concepts clearly.
• Working knowledge of Quorum Land System and/or SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary information.
• Extensive knowledge of land terminology, contracts, and division order practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence outcomes without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor well reports across multiple geographic areas.
• Determine divisions of interest, calculate royalty and working interest ownership, and ensure timely and accurate payment of proceeds.
• Prepare and maintain deck setup and ownership records for operated and non-operated wells.
• Calculate, validate, and report ownership interests, ensuring accuracy and alignment with title documentation and contractual obligations.
• Ensure division order and well setup processes are integrated across Land Operations, Land Administration, Accounting, and other functions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and state statutory payment requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex leases, contracts, division orders, deeds, and title opinions.
• Revise working interest and royalty ownership based on title documentation and curative outcomes.
• Set up and maintain unit ownership, including amendments and reallocations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data integrity, ownership, and process issues.
• Obtain, interpret, and apply curative materials to resolve title defects and mitigate risk.
• Lead cross-functional projects including acquisitions, divestitures, and system implementations.
• Conduct due diligence findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management.
• Assist with litigation-related matters as requested, coordinating with Legal.
• Lead discussions on process improvements and control enhancements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Quorum Land System

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

14+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's

Tools

Quorum Land System

SAP

Job description

Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Division Order Advisor facilitates the distribution of proceeds from oil and gas sales and collection of well expenses in an assigned region by determining the relative ownership of the Company, working interest partners, overriding royalty holders and royalty holders through analyses of title documents and by maintaining and updating ownership records.

• Review and monitor well reports across multiple geographic areas.
• Determine divisions of interest, calculate royalty and working interest ownership, and ensure timely and accurate payment of proceeds for complex and high‑risk transactions.
• Perform and oversee deck setup and maintenance for operated, non‑operated, and payout wells.
• Calculate, validate, and report ownership interests, ensuring accuracy and alignment with title documentation and contractual obligations.
• Ensure division order and well setup processes are effectively integrated across Land Operations, Land Administration, Accounting, and other functional groups.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and state statutory payment requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex leases, contracts, division orders, deeds, assignments, probate documents, judgments, decrees, and title opinions.
• Revise working interest and royalty ownership based on title documentation and curative outcomes.
• Set up and maintain unit ownership, including amendments, reallocations, and revisions.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex data integrity, ownership, and process issues.
• Determine, request, and evaluate documentation required to cure title and ownership issues.
• Obtain, interpret, and apply curative materials to resolve title defects and mitigate legal and financial risk.
• Participate in developing and enhancing processes to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with division order setup and maintenance.
• Lead and support cross‑functional projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, system implementations, and owner clean‑up initiatives.
• Conduct and support due diligence activities, ensuring all relevant legal and ownership documentation is identified, reviewed, and evaluated to support business decisions.
• Prepare and present due diligence findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management.
• Assist with litigation‑related matters as requested, coordinating with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Lead discussions on process, system, and control improvements and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure legal, procedural, and operational considerations are fully incorporated into projects and initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource to other Division Order professionals.
• Work directly with external stakeholders, including landowners, partners, and operators, handling complex and sensitive issues.
• Follow company standards, governance, and best practices of the Division Order function.
• Maintain active involvement in local and national industry associations through meetings, networking, and continuing education.
• Opportunities include both Operated Assets (Midland Basin, Rockies, New Mexico) and Non-Operated Assets .

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to efficiently adopt additional systems and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ownership and legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of Quorum Land System and/or SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary company information.
• Strong understanding of land principles, title concepts, and contractual interpretation applicable to complex ownership scenarios.
• Extensive knowledge of land terminology, contracts, and division order practices with the ability to independently lead work of significant complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience, or
• Fourteen (14) or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Relocation

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel required for this position i