Land Tech

ESP Enterprises, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client in the Houston area seeks a Land Technician to support a regional land team managing mineral, royalty, and leasehold interests. The role partners with Landmen and Legal to handle ownership calculations, records, and contract administration.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of oil and gas land experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of title documentation and land practices. Hybrid/in-office environment with multiple land assets in TX and OK.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of land technician experience in oil and gas.
• Experience supporting Oklahoma and Texas land assets.
• Strong understanding of oil & gas leasing, mineral/royalty ownership, and title review.
• Ability to calculate royalty and working interests accurately.
• Experience reviewing deeds, leases, title documents, contracts, and legal descriptions.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional Landmen to support land operations within an assigned geographic area.
• Research acreage, ownership information, and property status related to lease negotiations, acquisitions, and other land transactions.
• Prepare leases, agreements, amendments, exhibits, and supporting documentation for review and execution.
• Create and maintain agreement summaries and contract records.
• Calculate and validate royalty interests, working interests, and ownership percentages.
• Establish and maintain lease, contract, and ownership records within the company's land management system.
• Coordinate document routing, execution, filing, and records management activities.
• Assist with monitoring contract obligations, payment deadlines, expiration dates, and other critical land administration requirements.
• Generate reports, maps, ownership data, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with Land Administration, Legal, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely information management.
• Support special projects and other land-related activities as assigned.

Skills

Oil & gas land knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Quorum

Job description

Land Technician

Confidential Client | Houston, TX Area

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Land Technician to support a regional land team responsible for managing mineral, royalty, and leasehold interests in multiple oil and gas producing areas. This role partners closely with Landmen, Land Administration, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to support land operations, contract administration, ownership calculations, and records management activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of oil and gas land practices, title documentation, and ownership interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with regional Landmen to support land operations within an assigned geographic area.
• Research acreage, ownership information, and property status related to lease negotiations, acquisitions, and other land transactions.
• Prepare leases, agreements, amendments, exhibits, and supporting documentation for review and execution.
• Create and maintain agreement summaries and contract records.
• Calculate and validate royalty interests, working interests, and ownership percentages.
• Establish and maintain lease, contract, and ownership records within the company's land management system.
• Coordinate document routing, execution, filing, and records management activities.
• Assist with monitoring contract obligations, payment deadlines, expiration dates, and other critical land administration requirements.
• Generate reports, maps, ownership data, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with Land Administration, Legal, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely information management.
• Support special projects and other land-related activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Land Technician experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience supporting Oklahoma and Texas land assets.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Oil & gas leasing
  • Mineral and royalty ownership
  • Land administration practices
  • Title review and document interpretation
• Ability to calculate royalty and working interest ownership accurately.
• Experience reviewing deeds, leases, title documents, contracts, and legal descriptions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, functions, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a land management software platform such as Quorum or a similar system.
• Experience maintaining land records and agreement databases.
• Familiarity with mapping applications and land reporting tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Work Environment

• Hybrid/In-Office position in the Houston area.
• Candidate must be able to commute to the office location regularly.
• No relocation assistance provided.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates coming from:

• E&P companies
• Mineral ownership companies
• Royalty ownership organizations
• Land management firms
• Oil & Gas operators

will likely align well with the technical requirements of this position.