Land Administrator

Company: Houston American Energy

Industry: Private

Employment Type:  Full-time

Working Hours: 8 Hours

Job Location: USA

Full Job Description:

About Us:

Our corporate motto, “Strive for Excellence” is more than just words. At U.S. Energy Development Corporation, it is a way of life. Over the past 40 years U.S. Energy has pioneered a unique project development approach that focuses on the development of energy projects throughout onshore North America. As an employer, U.S. Energy has built its corporate culture on six specific core values that dictate our day-to-day activity and decision-making processes to ensure the entire company is aligned in our purpose to provide superior results for our partners through performance and communication. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for additional information about our company: Direct Oil and Gas Investments | US Energy Development Corporation (usedc.com).

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Land Administrator. The successful candidate will work closely with our Land Department to provide support for various land-related activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain lease records, including lease agreements, assignments, amendments, JOAs, etc.
  • Process lease and contract payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Coordinate with landowners, land, and legal teams to resolve lease-related issues.
  • Conduct title research and verification to ensure property ownership and rights.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory filings and documentation to government agencies.
  • Assist in the negotiation and drafting of lease agreements, assignments, deeds, and contracts.
  • Monitor lease expirations, renewals, and initiate necessary actions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, such as landmen, operations, and finance, to support land-related activities.
  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for lease and contract documents.
  • Provide administrative support to the land department, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to land administration.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve land management processes and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to land management.
  • Provide support for other tasks as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic understanding of land-related legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iLandman and other relevant software tools.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
  • 3+ years of recent oil and gas experience in Land Administration

Land Administrator

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