Hybrid Surface Land Admin Specialist

Chord Energy; Williston (ND); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy is seeking a Surface Land Technician in Williston, ND to support land administration, documentation, and landowner coordination for drilling and construction activities.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal teams, landowners, and contractors. Hybrid work is available with remote Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of relevant administrative or land-related experience.
• Familiarity with land systems and spreadsheet software (Enertia, Quorum, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support land administration tasks including documentation and correspondence for land, drilling, and construction activities.
• Assist in preparing documents associated with land program activities (e.g., surface use agreements, rights-of-way and easement agreements, road agreements, permits, amendments, etc.).
• Create and maintain Surface Ownership Reports and other land records.
• Track surface agreements, payments, and contractual obligations to ensure compliance.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready land files and records.
• Build foundational knowledge of land systems, regulatory standards, and land administrative processes.
• Communicate effectively within the team and seek guidance from senior team members as appropriate.
• Coordinate with landowners and tenants regarding access, construction timing, and operational activities.
• Obtain permissions from landowners for survey, construction, and drilling activities.
• Secure and confirm access for field operations, including well sites, roads, and related infrastructure.
• Support issue resolution related to landowner concerns, access conflicts, and operational changes.
• Conduct basic research and pull information for landmen, including reviewing leases, agreements, and ownership data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including the drilling, construction, regulatory, and environmental groups
• Perform additional duties as needed to support company operations

Skills

Land administration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Enertia

Quorum

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Chord Energy is seeking a Surface Land Technician in Williston, ND to support land administration, documentation, and landowner coordination for drilling and construction activities.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal teams, landowners, and contractors. Hybrid work is available with remote Mondays and Fridays.