Land Technician

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement savings program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. seeks an experienced Land Technician to support a regional land team managing mineral, royalty, and leasehold interests across oil and gas producing areas.

You will work with Landmen, Land Administration, Legal and other stakeholders to support land operations and records management. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in oil and gas land, with experience in Oklahoma and Texas, strong knowledge of leasing, royalty ownership, title review, and accurate ownership calculations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Land Technician experience in oil & gas.
• Experience supporting Oklahoma and Texas land assets.
• Strong understanding of oil & gas leasing, mineral/royalty ownership.
• Land administration practices, title review and interpretation.
• Ability to calculate royalty and working interest ownership accurately.
• Experience reviewing deeds, leases, title documents, contracts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional Landmen to support land operations in assigned area.
• Research acreage, ownership information, and property status for negotiations.
• Prepare leases, agreements, amendments, exhibits, and docs for review.
• Create and maintain agreement summaries and contract records.
• Calculate and validate royalty, working interests and ownership percentages.
• Maintain lease, contract and ownership records in the land system.
• Coordinate document routing, filing and records management.
• Monitor contract obligations, deadlines, expirations, and land admin needs.
• Generate reports, maps, ownership data, and supporting docs.
• Collaborate with Land Administration, Legal, Accounting and others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal comms

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Tools

Quorum

Job description

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

Our client offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Career development and growth opportunities