Senior Land Technician

Blackjack Natural Resources; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the energy sector located in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Land Technician to support land and team operations. The role involves managing land records, preparing AFEs, and collaborating with various teams to enhance workflows. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a strong proficiency in software used in land management and GIS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a land technician role within the oil and gas industry.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with different disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage land-related deadlines and projects.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure integrated workflows.
• Prepare and propose AFEs to partners for new drilling activities.

Skills

Land records management

Contract review

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Land system software (Quorum, LandVantage, Peloton)

GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)

Job description

Blackjack Natural Resources is seeking a highly motivated Senior Land Technician to support the land and broader team efforts of the company. In this role, the Senior Land Technician will work directly with land and other disciplines to assist in maintaining land records, drilling preparation, and Blackjack’s routine daily oil and gas activities. Responsibilities will cover working on oil and gas contract review, lease processing, royalty owner and partner correspondence, information and data management, map preparation, broker and invoice tracking, and drilling/well reporting.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage land related deadlines and projects
• Evaluate and implement land system software
• Jointly maintain land records with land administration, division orders, and/or third-party vendors
• Prepare and propose AFEs to partners for new drilling and workover activities
• Prepare division of interest spreadsheets to assist in well deck changes, and/or new well setup
• Interface with accounting regarding all land payments (lease, contract obligations, surface, etc.)
• Organize and maintain all land records and file storage both physical and digital
• Assist in project management and reporting regarding acquisitions and divestitures, new well preparation, and election deadlines
• Provide open communication within the office and assist outside parties when needed
• Facilitate land PowerPoint slide preparation and formatting for internal and external presentations
• Collaborate with land, engineering, accounting, GIS, finance, geoscience, and operations teams to ensure integrated workflows and consistent information reporting
• Train and mentor less experienced personnel
• Proactively recommend changes and improvements for processes and methods

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in a land technician role within the oil and gas industry
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of experience in a land technician role within the oil and gas industry
• Experience with Land system software such as Quorum, LandVantage, Peloton, or other
• Experience with GIS related software such as QGIS or ArcGIS