Land Negotiator Sr

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Land Negotiator Sr. or Land Negotiator Advisor within our Permian Land Surface group based in Houston or Midland, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

• Frequent interaction with the private landowners, developers, and tenant farmers; acquiring oil and gas surface agreements as needed; drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiation and preparation of various agreements, including surface use agreements, electrical and water on demand easements, site easements, etc.; planning new wells-including reviewing/analyzing surface title and securing needed curative; active input and participation in the decision making process of various projects; and coordinating with activity of field operations for routine well and facility maintenance, plug and abandonment and associated activities.
• Frequent interaction with the Bureau of Land Management and the New Mexico State Land Office in support of oil & gas operations on their lands.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and application of all petroleum land and negotiating principles, theories and concepts within the discipline
• Has working knowledge of how land interacts with Exploration, Engineering, Geoscience, Accounting, Legal and Marketing; and will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of industry financial drivers. 
• Responsible for conducting all land work to include obtaining and evaluating land data (i.e., records, titles, abstracts, etc.) on availability of land and/or leases for acquisition, development, and/or divestiture.
• Secures the examinations of titles, resolves defects, and settles damage claims. 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and reach closure within established timeframes
• Good verbal/written communication, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent business skills and strong ethics
• Strong negotiation skills as well as experience recognizing, analyzing, and resolving difficult negotiating situations
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary group to achieve project related goals
• Knowledge of applicable county, state and federal regulatory rules and procedures
• Strong ability to work effectively and coordinate activities with other groups in field operations offices, and with other Land Negotiators
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office Suite
• Good problem solving skills and established drive for results

 Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce or Management, Business or J.D.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of working experience in traditional operations landman/Land Negotiator roles, or other relevant oil and gas experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and/or local Landman Association memberships

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.