Mineral Leasing Agent (Hybrid / Field)

Percheron LLC; Fairmont (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC seeks an experienced mineral acquisition agent within driving distance of Fairmont or Morgantown, WV to perform land-related tasks for oil & gas exploration and development. You will negotiate, purchase minerals, and coordinate title curative, well-staking, and easement activities.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, ethical conduct, and AAPL membership; travel is involved with field assignments and remote/off-site reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of related sales/business experience OR a degree in Energy Land Management.
• Strong understanding of land-related contracts and ownership.
• Proficient in MS Office; maps literacy; research and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and acquire land agreements for oil and gas exploration and development.
• Identify land ownership interests and locations of owners.
• Draft contracts to meet client requirements and due diligence.
• Prepare daily activity reports and land-related status updates.
• Liaise with landowners on ownership, rights, and access issues.
• Maintain updates with Project Manager and client procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Customer focus

AAPL member

Education

Energy Land Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Percheron is looking for an experience mineral acquisition agent within driving distance of Fairmont or Morgantown WV area.

The purpose of this position is to perform land-related activities for oil and gas exploration and development, including, but not limited to, oil and gas leasing, mineral purchasing, title curative, well-staking, waterline and well line easement acquisition, and ingress/egress at drilling locations. Must be within 60 miles of Fairmont, WV.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching, negotiating, and acquiring land agreements for oil and gas exploration, production and development that meet the organization's goals.
• Search for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, mineral ownership and the locations of such owners.
• Work within the parameters set by the client insofar as negotiation terms.
• Draft contracts are required to satisfy client requirements.
• Prepare adequate daily activity reports and special landman reports relative to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments. May work in the office or in the field.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowner on ownership, rights, damage claims and access issues.
• Effectively use establishedcompany and clientpolicies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Maintain up-to-date status with Project Manager or client to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management is required.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real property acquisition policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements.
• Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and databases, performing online research, and reading and understanding maps.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and workwell under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently, plan and adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.
• Must be ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.
• Must be proficient in understanding conveyance of real property.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
• Exercise good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and working overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and the Company's policies and procedures.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands

• Spends 40% of the time in a remote office environment and 60% traveling in the field.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.