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Caturus Management Services, LLC

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Petroleum Management, Energy Management or Energy Commerce required Experience: * 4+ years of experience as an in-house Landman required * Texas ...

Talos Energy LLC

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

The Landman is responsible for all assigned onshore and offshore land and commercial activities ... Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce, or a closely related field ...

Talos Energy

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

The Landman is responsible for all assigned onshore and offshore land and commercial activities ... Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce, or a closely related field ...

Caturus Management Services, LLC

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

$85 - $125/hr

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Petroleum Management, Energy Management or Energy Commerce required Experience: * 4+ years of experience as an in-house Landman required * Texas ...

Talos Energy Operating Company LLC

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

The Landman is responsible for all assigned onshore and offshore land and commercial activities ... Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce, or a closely related field ...

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Talos Energy

Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

The Landman is responsible for all assigned onshore and offshore land and commercial activities ... Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce, or a closely related field ...

EOG Resources, Inc.

Landman II

New Albany, OH · On-site

Landman with 5+ years of in-house oil and gas industry experience, preferably including work in the ... Petroleum Land Management (PLM) degree preferred This position will be filled at a level ...

EOG Resources, Inc.

Landman II

New Albany, OH · On-site

Landman with 5+ years of in-house oil and gas industry experience, preferably including work in the ... Petroleum Land Management (PLM) degree preferred This position will be filled at a level ...

XRI

Senior Landman

Midland, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Finance, Legal Studies ... Certified Professional Landman (CPL), Registered Professional Landman (RPL), or active membership ...

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH

Landman-(Contract)

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

The Landman position m aintains land rights and supports business objectives by negotiating ... Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field ...

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XRI Water

Senior Landman

Midland, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Finance, Legal Studies ... Certified Professional Landman (CPL), Registered Professional Landman (RPL), or active membership ...

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH

Landman (Contract)

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

... The Landman position m aintains land rights and supports business objectives by negotiating ... Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field ...

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What is a petroleum landman?

A Petroleum Landman is a professional in the oil and gas industry responsible for researching land ownership, negotiating mineral rights leases, and ensuring legal compliance for drilling operations. They work closely with landowners, energy companies, and government agencies to secure exploration and production rights. Their duties include conducting title research, drafting contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Landmen can work independently or as part of a company, and their job requires strong negotiation, legal, and analytical skills.

What does a petroleum landman do?

A typical day for a Petroleum Landman involves researching property records, verifying ownership, and negotiating land leases or agreements with landowners and stakeholders. Landmen often split their time between fieldwork, such as meeting with property owners and checking land boundaries, and office tasks like preparing documentation and coordinating with legal, engineering, or geoscience teams. Collaboration with surveyors, attorneys, and company management is frequent, as accurate information and agreements are critical to moving drilling and exploration projects forward. This dynamic role offers exposure to both field and corporate environments, making each day varied and engaging.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a petroleum landman?

A successful Petroleum Landman possesses strong research abilities, negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of property and mineral rights, often backed by a bachelor’s degree in energy management, land management, or a related field. Familiarity with title search software, GIS mapping systems, and certifications such as the CPL (Certified Professional Landman) are often required. Excellent interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with landowners are vital soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial for securing land access, ensuring legal compliance, and facilitating smooth transactions between landowners and energy companies.

How do you become a petroleum landman?

To become a petroleum landman, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some pursuing post-secondary education in fields like geology, business, or real estate. Gaining experience through entry-level positions, developing skills in title research, leasing, and contract negotiation, and obtaining industry certifications such as the Certified Petroleum Landman (CPL) can improve job prospects.
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Landman

Caturus Management Services, LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Landman
Department: Upstream Operations - Land Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office
Description
About Us:
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge - an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector - supports Kimmeridge's overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Kimmeridge's vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.
Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.
Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Landman will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the company's land assets. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in land acquisition, title examination, lease negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of land-related matters, and the ability to lead complex land transactions.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Negotiate and prepare leases; identify and procure needed surface contracts include easements, ROWs, surface agreements, water agreements, subsurface easements, etc.
  • Manage obligations, payments and expirations for existing agreements, including extensive lease and contract analysis and application
  • Examine, evaluate and cure title requirements
  • Verify ownership, form units or negotiate PSAs where applicable
  • Negotiate and prepare all necessary agreements for joint development
  • Work with cross-functional team to prepare locations for drilling and maintain acreage after production is established (GIS, regulatory, drilling, completions, subsurface, land administration, production, accounting)
  • Support land reporting on ownership position and competitor activity
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Maintain outside operated wells and interest through ownership research and management of inbound proposals
  • Support lease and asset acquisitions through due diligence and integration
  • Calculate working interest, net revenue interest, overriding royalties, non-executive mineral interests, non-participating royalties and payout reversion interests

Qualifications:
Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Petroleum Management, Energy Management or Energy Commerce required

Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience as an in-house Landman required
  • Texas asset experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven ability to manage large amounts of information with accuracy and critical attention to detail
  • Willingness to handle multiple projects and obtain results in a performance driven, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Developed skillset in managing complex title issues and providing solutions
  • Strong understanding of Texas legal and regulatory landscape

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