Lead Surface Land Negotiator

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Role Synopsis

The Lead Surface Land Negotiator is primarily responsible for access to the surface of land to support the exploration and development of hydrocarbons within the asset or geographic area assigned. The Lead Surface Land Negotiator is responsible for the negotiation of all agreements necessary to access surface.

Key Accountabilities

• The Lead Surface Land Negotiator provides guidance and advice to a multi-discipline team in the development of prospect and play access in the Permian Basin.
• Develops strong working relationships with significant surface owners, industry partners/competitors, and regulatory agencies to facilitate access to surface.
• Manages risk and drives safe, reliable and compliant behaviours and land processes.
• Negotiates, drafts and secures execution of surface leases, surface use agreements, easements, rights-of-way, road use agreements, surface damage agreements, water purchase agreements, water access agreements, surface purchase and sale agreements, and other agreements related to surface access.
• Secures title assurance and ensures that surface transactions are documented in accordance with Delegation of Authority, input into applicable land systems, and communicated internally.
• Manages and coordinates field brokerage work including title and surface related negotiations and activities.
• Able to timely deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups.
• Able to understand and analyze complex issues, identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome.
• Has exceptional interpersonal, communication skills (oral and written) and teamworking skills.
• Communicates with clarity and integrity and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog.

Essential Experience and Education

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in surface negotiations, with at least 4 years of Permian Basin experience preferred. AAPL member required; CPL preferred
• BBA or BS in Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related degree preferred. Equivalent experience also acceptable.

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications

• Foster an environment of safety first operations
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker; who actively seeks opportunities and solutions
• Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles:

I - Innovated: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value.

M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed.

P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives.

A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance.

C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of L48.

T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.

Compensation & Benefits

How much do we pay (Base)?

$170,000-$200,000

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Legal authorization requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer

Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Travel Requirement:

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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