Landman - Morgantown, WV

Landman - Morgantown, WV-(12601)

Primary Location

:West Virginia-Morgantown

Job

:Land

Description

Think BIG and move fast at Southwestern Energy!

Southwestern Energy is hiring a Landman for our Morgantown, West Virginia office.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a general understanding of most land techniques. Under general supervision, you will complete routine land assignments independently.Functional responsibilities will vary and may include the essential duties listed below.

Your Background Includes:

• Researching county property records to determine surface and coal ownership; identifying existing rights-of-way, easements and/or agreements encumbering the property
• Examining title and curing any defects impacting operations
• Directing multiple field brokers, monitoring broker billings and statements
• Providing Land support to all facets of Operations such as Drilling, Completions, Water, Production, Regulatory, Construction and Planning
• Preparing and providing project specific budgets and be accountable for such
• Introductory knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations; including regulatory issues
• Preparing and presenting reports to management and other departments on status of projects
• Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting multiple industry related agreements; including the management and compliance of agreements
• The broad scope of responsibilities will include the facilitation of all land-related activity within a company Business Unit.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of land and negotiating principles, theories, and concepts; and have a wide understanding of how Land interacts, advises, and collaborates with geoscience, engineering, operations, legal, regulatory and other professional groups.

Qualifications

Your Background Includes:

• 3 years of in-house experience working with broad based exploration and development projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business or a related field or Law Degree () from an accredited Law school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment with multiple and sometimes changing priorities.
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary group to achieve project related goals
• Demeanor that will project a positive image for the Company
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Membership and participation in industry society
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office Suite, ARCMAP/GIS knowledge helpful.

We need the Right People to drive our formula for continued success. And in return, we understand the importance of offering our employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• An attractive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, holidays and benefit hours
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• Educational assistance
• Matching gift program

We are energy . For more than 90 years, Southwestern Energy has thrived because of a deep commitment to providing the energy that powers our world. Our success continues to be dependent upon the dedication of our employees to the company and to the communities in which we operate.

Currently, SWN is among the largest natural gas and natural gas liquids producers in the United States. SWN is a growing independent energy company primarily engaged in the production and development of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil within the nation’s most prolific shale gas basins.

The company is headquartered in Spring, Texas, with offices, assets and operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Louisiana.

Southwestern Energy Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, present military status or veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.