Intern - Land

Expand Energy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Expand Energy is seeking Land Interns to assist senior land professionals in managing mineral and leasehold interests across assigned areas, gaining hands-on experience in acquiring drilling rights and monitoring competitor activity. You will work under mentorship to learn title curative, lease negotiations, and payout determinations.

The position can be based in the Spring, TX corporate office or the Oklahoma City, OK office, with official location communicated later; graduates-to-be are

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an AAPL-accredited program.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Willingness to graduate no earlier than December 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ownership reports from internal records.
• Check federal and county lease records.
• Assist with assignment preparation and payout determinations.
• Negotiate leases and review contracts.
• Assist with well notices and third-party proposals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Education

Pursuing B.A. or B.S. in AAPL program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

Land Interns will be mentored by senior land professionals as they manage the company’s mineral and leasehold interests for an assigned geographical area by obtaining the legal right to drill oil and gas wells on a specific property. Interns will also monitor and report competitor activity on a larger prospect-wide scale. Interns are expected to work in a safe manner at all times and demonstrate company core values.

This position will be located in either the Spring, TX corporate office or the Oklahoma City, OK corporate office. The location will be determined and communicated at a later date.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares ownership reports from internal records
• Checks federal and county lease records
• Assists with assignment preparation
• Negotiates leases, performs title curative and contract review
• Assists with payout determination
• Proposes wells to third parties and prepares well notices
• Performs other duties as required

Job Specific Skills

• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge through effective use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office applications. Able to learn company specific applications
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize projects in order to meet established deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts
• Able to effectively abide company policies, procedures, and technology
• Able to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Able to manage information with accuracy and critical attention to detail
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Able to learn company-specific applications

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an American Association of Professional Landman (AAPL) accredited program required

Minimum: Other - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Additional Qualifications

Will graduate no earlier than December 2027

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Nearest Major Market: Oklahoma City

Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma

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