Commercial & Land Advisor – Surface

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About Midland

Straddling West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico over an area roughly the size of Kansas, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the countrys energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

A key asset for ExxonMobil, the Basin accounts for about 40% of the Corporations net oil and gas production in the U.S. in 2021, with significant future growth potential. Production reached more than 550,000 barrels per day in 2022 and is expected to surpass 800,000 barrels per day by 2027. Many of these molecules travel down to ExxonMobils facilities along the Gulf of Mexico, where they are transformed into high-value finished products such as jet fuel and lubricants. The Permian Basin business unit also has the distinction of being the first at ExxonMobil to unveil and execute a plan for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in operated assets by 2030, as part of the Corporations broader 2050 net zero ambition.

About 800 employees of ExxonMobils Unconventional business line work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad and the surrounding areas, all of which offer easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees in the area also get to enjoy the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which ExxonMobil has proudly sponsored since 2019. As a major operator in the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil invests heavily in local community development through the Permian Strategic Partnership, an industry consortium that works to enhance quality of life by improving infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education and workforce development.

What role you will play in our team

As a Surface Commercial & Land Advisor working at ExxonMobil, you will be a part of world class teams and gain hands-on experience and skills working on projects that create an impact. You will identify and consult with surface owners concerning placement of drill site locations, ingress, egress, roads, pits, ROWs, water purchase agreements, and settlement of various damages associated therewith. Provides management and oversite of survey crews and field brokers contracted with the company.

What you will do

• Negotiate and draft Surface and Subsurface Use Agreements/ROW/TB Agreements, Water Purchase and Transport Agreements, letter agreements, etc.
• Contact surface owners in advance of company activities to establish appropriate rapport and make any needed arrangements for such activity.
• Coordinate survey schedule and accompany survey and construction team to the field to ensure multi-well pads are staked properly.
• Point of contact for Midland Basin surface owners; requiring knowledge relating to all facets of oil and gas development and familiarity of agricultural, ranching, farming, and other rural related industries and occupations.
• Mitigate complaints and issues on existing asset base; provide Land support for road repair on existing asset base.
• Provide technical and strategic advice on complex land negotiations.
• Ensure company drill schedule expectations are met with all company disciplines.
• Visit oil and saltwater spills and coordinate cleanup efforts with Landowners; work with contractors to document all reportable spills.
• Daily interface with Environmental team on progress of remediation efforts and ongoing Landowner requirements.
• Promote, practice, comply, and adhere to all company safety guidelines and requirements and require compliance of company safety guidelines and requirements by vendors and contractors. Attend all required safety training as provided and required by company.
• Performs other additional duties assigned by manager.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• ExxonMobil is seeking applicants with Upstream oil and gas knowledge and 3+ years of surface land experience with a Bachelors degree.
• Applicants must have excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to deliver results in a performance-driven and team-oriented environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in drilling location construction, water/ROW acquisition, surface owner negotiation/settlement, or other material oilfield experience.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Employee will be required to drive a Company vehicle approximately 40% of their job, over various conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off-road situations including two-track roads.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Must be able to effectively communicate with the general public, maintaining a professional appearance and behaving in a mature rational fashion.
• Good negotiation, organizational and planning skills are required.
• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office and proficient with GPS equipment.
• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold.
• Follow and support all Healthy, Safety and Environmental policies, as well as use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as Flex your Day, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Companys benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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