Senior Land Tech (Midland, TX)

The University of Texas System; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Lands department within The University of Texas System seeks a detail-oriented land administrator to maintain oil and gas lease records, prepare reports, and process Production Sharing Agreements for development on UT System lands. Responsibilities include coordinating with Land Administration, IT and GIS teams, keeping ownership records accurate, and supporting lease sales.

A Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience is required; five years of related experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Additional years of experience may substitute for college on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, track and store all oil and gas agreements for PUF minerals (leases, DDAs, PSAs, Contracts).
• Work closely with Land Admin for procurement of agreements, title information, and research well production.
• Use contract systems and GIS to run reports and analyze current drilling, completion and production activity to assist landmen with ensuring operator compliance with all agreements.
• Work closely with IT, GIS, Accounting, Regulatory, and Land Administration to maintain day-to-day operations.
• Manage all assignments and other documents to ensure accurate ownership records for lessees and operators on PUF lands.
• Assist in administrative duties for PUF lands lease sales.
• Assist landmen with special projects as needed.
• Maintain relationships with lessees, operators, trade associations, industry groups, and regulatory bodies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Oil and gas leasing

Land and title

RRC rules & regulations

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Required Application Materials

A resume is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40 hours weekly

Hiring Department

University Lands

Required Application Materials

A resume is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

Purpose of Position

Maintain oil and gas lease records, prepare specialized reports or land inventories, prepare and process Production Sharing Agreements and Contracts for Development, review lease expiry reports, participate in the coordination of Oil and Gas Lease Sales, prepare more advanced free-hold surface and minerals documentation, and verify documentation for internal drilling reports as part of managing Continuous Development Agreements.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, track and store all oil and gas agreements related to the operation and development of PUF minerals, such as Oil and Gas Leases, Drilling and Development Agreements, Production Sharing Agreements, and Contract for Development Agreements
• Work closely with Land Admin for the procurement of agreements, title information, and research well production.
• Use contract systems and GIS to run reports and analyze current drilling, completion and production activity to assist landmen with ensuring operator compliance with all agreements
• Work closely with other teams within University Lands, including but not limited to, IT and GIS teams, Accounting, Regulatory, and Land Administration in order to maintain day to day operations and responsibilities
• Manage all assignments and other documents to ensure accurate ownership records for lessees and operators on PUF lands
• Assist in administrative duties for PUF lands lease sales
• Responsible for assisting landmen with special projects as needed
• Maintain working relationships with lessees and operators on PUF leases, trade associations and industry groups, and government and regulatory associations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of: oil and gas leasing, land and title, and RRC rules and regulations.
• Ability to research problems and understand legal terminology.
• Ability to communicate well and work closely with team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Each additional year of experience over the required minimum may substitute for one year of college (30 semester hours) on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of related experience.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail] .