What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Negotiator position at Zanskar?
Role Overview
Title: Land Negotiator
Hours: Full-time; Salaried
Pay: commensurate with experience
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Head of Land
Mission - Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However,
historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology
to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and
vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process,
setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented
scale. The growing development team at Zanskar is advancing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of firm,
carbon-free energy projects, and needs a Head of Permitting to lead all key permitting efforts in
order to bring our projects online.
Outcomes - Problems you’ll solve
We need a Land Negotiator to participate in all aspects of securing site control for greenfield prospecting,
exploration and development work, with an immediate emphasis on right-of-way for transmission
lines. The Land Negotiator is expected to work as an expert in negotiating with landowners to acquire
access for field operations and exploration teams. The Land Negotiator t will collaborate with the cross
discipline teams within the company and throughout the negotiation process to ensure the
company pays market prices and the right lands are acquired on a timely basis. The Land Negotiator will
also help the company initiate mutually beneficial relationships with all our landowners and
partners. Success will be when you have secured access to certain prospects in a timely fashion,
within budget and with all land and regulatory partners in agreement.
Competencies - What we’re looking for
Land negotiation experience: Successful candidates must have five years of land work
experience at either an oil and gas, minerals, utilities or renewable energy company, with an
emphasis on negotiating transmission or pipeline right-of-way. They must have proven experience
negotiating land deals with private landowners for resource exploration, development, and/or
operation phases. Experience in land work for both public and private lands.
Must have experience working with chains
of title, ownership reports, legal and lease agreements and other ownership or regulatory
documents.
Relationship Builder:
Must have a track record of building key relationships with private
landowners, where reputation, particularly honest dealings and face to face engagement, is critical.
Requirements
5 years of land negotiation or applicable land work (required): work can include land/ right-of-
way acquisition, title research, due diligence, land valuation, contract negotiations, project support
and/or community engagement. Membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen
(AAPL) or International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
Land Certifications (preferred): ; Right of Way Agent (RWA) equivalent or higher.; Registered
Landman (RL) equivalent or higher also considered.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred): A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or a
related field is not required, but is a plus.
Location and Benefits
○ 18 days PTO PTO accrual increase based on tenure
○ Medical, dental & vision coverage
○ 401k
○ Stock options
○ Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon
emissions
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local
fair employment practice laws.
Title: Land Negotiator
Hours: Full-time; Salaried
Pay: commensurate with experience
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Head of Land
Mission - Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However,
historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology
to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and
vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process,
setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented
scale. The growing development team at Zanskar is advancing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of firm,
carbon-free energy projects, and needs a Head of Permitting to lead all key permitting efforts in
order to bring our projects online.
Outcomes - Problems you’ll solve
We need a Land Negotiator to participate in all aspects of securing site control for greenfield prospecting,
exploration and development work, with an immediate emphasis on right-of-way for transmission
lines. The Land Negotiator is expected to work as an expert in negotiating with landowners to acquire
access for field operations and exploration teams. The Land Negotiator t will collaborate with the cross
discipline teams within the company and throughout the negotiation process to ensure the
company pays market prices and the right lands are acquired on a timely basis. The Land Negotiator will
also help the company initiate mutually beneficial relationships with all our landowners and
partners. Success will be when you have secured access to certain prospects in a timely fashion,
within budget and with all land and regulatory partners in agreement.
Competencies - What we’re looking for
Land negotiation experience: Successful candidates must have five years of land work
experience at either an oil and gas, minerals, utilities or renewable energy company, with an
emphasis on negotiating transmission or pipeline right-of-way. They must have proven experience
negotiating land deals with private landowners for resource exploration, development, and/or
operation phases. Experience in land work for both public and private lands.
- Self-starter
- Excellent time management and travel planning skills
- Proven negotiation experience
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Resilience being in remote locations on your own
- Familiarity of federal and public land processes in the Rockies region is helpful
- Willing to travel up to 50% of the time to remote areas
Must have experience working with chains
of title, ownership reports, legal and lease agreements and other ownership or regulatory
documents.
Relationship Builder:
Must have a track record of building key relationships with private
landowners, where reputation, particularly honest dealings and face to face engagement, is critical.
Requirements
5 years of land negotiation or applicable land work (required): work can include land/ right-of-
way acquisition, title research, due diligence, land valuation, contract negotiations, project support
and/or community engagement. Membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen
(AAPL) or International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
Land Certifications (preferred): ; Right of Way Agent (RWA) equivalent or higher.; Registered
Landman (RL) equivalent or higher also considered.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred): A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or a
related field is not required, but is a plus.
Location and Benefits
- The position is based out of our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Benefits include:
○ 18 days PTO PTO accrual increase based on tenure
○ Medical, dental & vision coverage
○ 401k
○ Stock options
○ Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon
emissions
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local
fair employment practice laws.