Lease & Contracts Analyst Staff

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks a Land Administration professional to analyze lease data, prepare assignment documents, and manage monthly lease calendars. You will determine rental obligations and process payments related to ownership changes, with collaboration across Land Operations and Land Administration teams.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–4 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional systems and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of land principles, lease obligations, and land records management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and input lease and contract data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across land systems.
• Prepare full releases and Exhibit A documents for assignments and contracts.
• Manage and maintain monthly lease calendars to track rentals, shut-ins, minimum royalties, expirations, and other payment obligations.
• Determine rental payments, obligations, and expirations necessary to maintain leases in good standing.
• Conduct lease and unit reviews for shut-in wells and process related payments, subject to review and approval.
• Process payments and billing records resulting from ownership changes, including assignments, deeds, probate, and related transactions.
• Review lease obligations monthly and make recommendations regarding rentals, shut-ins, minimum royalty payments, and associated expirations.
• Identify and resolve routine anomalies independently and refer more complex issues to senior staff as appropriate.
• Input lease extensions for non-producing properties in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain and update land records, including payments, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Research private and public records using online resources to support lease administration and issue resolution.
• Respond to landowner inquiries and work collaboratively with Land Operations and Land Administration team members to resolve issues effectively.
• Assist Land Operations with preparation of agreements as requested, including pooling, communitization, and exhibit documentation.
• Provide support to Land Operations and the Lease and Contracts team on special projects and initiatives as needed.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree with 0–4 years of relevant experience

8+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Ferramentas

Quorum Land System

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze and input lease and contract data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across land systems.
• Prepare full releases and Exhibit A documents for assignments and contracts.
• Manage and maintain monthly lease calendars to track rentals, shut‑ins, minimum royalties, expirations, and other payment obligations.
• Determine rental payments, obligations, and expirations necessary to maintain leases in good standing.
• Conduct lease and unit reviews for shut‑in wells and process related payments, subject to review and approval.
• Process payments and billing records resulting from ownership changes, including assignments, deeds, probate, and related transactions.
• Review lease obligations monthly and make recommendations regarding rentals, shut‑ins, minimum royalty payments, and associated expirations.
• Identify and resolve routine anomalies independently and refer more complex issues to senior staff as appropriate.
• Input lease extensions for non‑producing properties in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain and update land records, including payments, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Research private and public records using online resources to support lease administration and issue resolution.
• Respond to landowner inquiries and work collaboratively with Land Operations and Land Administration team members to resolve issues effectively.
• Assist Land Operations with preparation of agreements as requested, including pooling, communitization, and exhibit documentation.
• Provide support to Land Operations and the Lease and Contracts team on special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Perform work in accordance with company standards, processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain awareness of industry practices and trends by participating in internal and external educational opportunities and developing professional affiliations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn additional systems and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Quorum Land System and/or SAP preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary company information appropriately.
• Solid understanding of land principles, lease obligations, and land records management.
• General understanding of land terminology and contracts with the ability to work independently on assignments of increased complexity under general direction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 0–4 years of relevant experience, or Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Relocation

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel required for this position is 0-10%.

Work Schedule

This position is eligible for the 9/80 work schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.