Land Analyst

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Midland Basin Overview

ConocoPhillips holds approximately 376,000 total net acres in the Midland Basin, which includes approximately 251,000 unconventional net acres located in the heart of West Texas. The company operates over 3,100 wells across Midland, Upton, Andrews, Martin, and Glasscock counties.

In 2022, the company operated five drilling rigs and brought 111 operated wells online. Net production in 2022 averaged 140 MBOED.

Click here to learn more about Living and Working in Midland.

Description

If you are selected for the Land Analyst position, you will partner with the Permian Land Asset Teams in acquiring and maintaining oil & gas leases and Exploration & Production contracts. In addition, you will be a contact for mineral owner questions, issues or demands.

You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Researching and analyzing leases and contracts, including ownership set up for new wells, determining working interest and net revenue interest in new wells or recompletions
• Prepare draft oil and gas agreements and exhibits, including leases and Operating Agreements
• Advising and making recommendations on due diligence efforts to cure title when divesting or acquiring acreage
• Make recommendations to internal groups such as Finance, Land and Asset Teams on managing budgets as it relates to Lease Acquisitions, Exchanges and other related land transactions
• Developing and maintaining network relationships with government agencies, lessors, mineral owners and partners
• Developing and maintaining network relationships with other groups within company, i.e., legal, accounting, tax, production and auditing
• Creating various reports from Quorum Land Systems, Spotfire, Business Objects or parallel systems pertaining to critical leases, contracts, agreements, acreage reporting, cessation of production, etc
• Gathering and analyzing data for monthly contract obligation reports and lease obligations reports. Emphasis is on research, creating various reports, and analysis of data

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Energy Commerce, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience with common industry land systems (I. e., Quorum, ArcGIS Pro, Drilling Info, etc.)
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously within deadline requirements
• Solves routine problems with no supervision and difficult problems with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach
• Must be able to work in multi-team environment
• Professional Lease or Title Analyst Certification or in pursuit of certification
• Consistently demonstrates high integrity, behaves ethically
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Actively seeks out diverse people and organizations to collectively achieve business goals
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of July 11, 2023.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.