Land Advisor

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $66/hour
• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Assignment Duration: 12 months
• Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Landman experience
• Excellent communication with New Mexico surface owners; requiring knowledge relating to all facets of oil and gas development and familiarity of agricultural, ranching, farming, and other rural related industries and occupations
• Full understanding of BLM ROWs, SF-299 Submissions, and Surface Disturbance requirements as set out by BLM and NMSLO
• Ability to review, submit, and finalize Eddy and Lea County Road Crossing permits. Ability to review, submit, and finalize NMDOT pipeline, road, and electrical crossings
• Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
• Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
• Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Identify and consult with surface owners concerning placement of drill site locations, ingress, egress, roads, pits, ROW’s, water purchase agreements, and settlement of various damages associated therewith
• Develop, negotiate, and execute new commercial agreements (e.g., leases and right-of- ways), obtaining all functional alignment, as required
• Negotiate and draft Surface and Subsurface Use Agreements/ROW/TB Agreements, Water Purchase and Transport Agreements, letter agreements, etc
• Contact surface owners in advance of company activities to establish appropriate rapport and make any needed arrangements for such activity
• Coordinate survey schedule and accompany survey and construction team to the field to ensure multi-well pads are staked properly
• Visit oil and saltwater spills and coordinate cleanup efforts with Landowners; work with Landman to document all reportable spills
• Daily interface with Environmental team on progress of remediation efforts and ongoing Landowner requirements
• Promote, practice, comply, and adhere to all company safety guidelines and requirements and require compliance of company safety guidelines and requirements by vendors and contractors. Attend all required safety training as provided and required by company

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.