Senior Land Tech (Midland, TX)

A resume is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor. About Us For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers. The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences. Purpose of Position Maintain oil and gas lease records, prepare specialized reports or land inventories, prepare and process Production Sharing Agreements and Contracts for Development, review lease expiry reports, participate in the coordination of Oil and Gas Lease Sales, prepare more advanced free-hold surface and minerals documentation, and verify documentation for internal drilling reports as part of managing Continuous Development Agreements. Essential Functions Prepare, track and store all oil and gas agreements related to the operation and development of PUF minerals, such as Oil and Gas Leases, Drilling and Development Agreements, Production Sharing Agreements, and Contract for Development Agreements Work closely with Land Admin for the procurement of agreements, title information, and research well production. Use contract systems and GIS to run reports and analyze current drilling, completion and production activity to assist landmen with ensuring operator compliance with all agreements Work closely with other teams within University Lands, including but not limited to, IT and GIS teams, Accounting, Regulatory, and Land Administration in order to maintain day to day operations and responsibilities Manage all assignments and other documents to ensure accurate ownership records for lessees and operators on PUF lands Assist in administrative duties for PUF lands lease sales Responsible for assisting landmen with special projects as needed Maintain working relationships with lessees and operators on PUF leases, trade associations and industry groups, and government and regulatory associations Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic knowledge of: oil and gas leasing, land and title, and RRC rules and regulations. Ability to research problems and understand legal terminology. Ability to communicate well and work closely with team members. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of related experience. Each additional year of experience over the required minimum may substitute for one year of college (30 semester hours) on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Five years of related experience. Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory. A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed. EO/AA Statement The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Tyler