Land & Surface Operations Lead (Oil & Gas)

UT Tyler; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Administration is seeking a Surface Operations Specialist to enhance value and sustainability of University Lands by ensuring oil and gas lease compliance and responsible land stewardship. You will collaborate with internal departments and external operators to ensure leases produce and are properly plugged when not economic.

Responsibilities include identifying non-productive wells, overseeing plugging, abandonment, and reclamation of end-of-life leases, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in energy management, land management, engineering, technology, or related fields.
• Direct experience with an exploration and production company or contractor.
• Seven years of professional or technical work in oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships to ensure compliance and environmental sustainability.
• Inspect oil and gas operations and oversee lease inspections and abandonment.
• Coordinate field audits and educate UL Audit and Regulatory Department.
• Supervise contractors for restoration work and manage department communications.

Skills

Independent worker

Communications

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Mapping applications

Job description

The University of Texas System Administration is seeking a Surface Operations Specialist to enhance value and sustainability of University Lands by ensuring oil and gas lease compliance and responsible land stewardship. You will collaborate with internal departments and external operators to ensure leases produce and are properly plugged when not economic.

Responsibilities include identifying non-productive wells, overseeing plugging, abandonment, and reclamation of end-of-life leases, and