Job description

Empire Petroleum Corporation is a fast-growing oil and gas development company focused on developing proved reserves mostly through operational efficiencies in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas and Louisiana. Empire trades is a member of the Russell 3000 Index and trades on the NYSE Amex. Our headquarters are in Tulsa, OK in the convenient and centrally-located Utica Square. We also have satellite offices in Houston, Texas with field offices in Madisonville, TX, Eunice, NM and Lansford, ND.

Empire 's Land Manager (VP-Land and Business Development) will be responsible for leading a team facilitating the addition of oil and gas leases to add reserves and preserve existing leasehold in the geographical areas where we operate in a fast-paced public company environment while assisting in business development with research and analytical support.

Responsibilities:

• Responds, interacts and professionally represents Empire with industry partners, royalty owners, investors, bankers, consultants, etc.
• Work and interact professionally with fellow employees
• Maintain effective relationships with other companies in the area and be primary point of contact with State agencies
• Negotiate and draft various industry agreements such as Operating Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Swap/Trade Agreements, and Assignments. Also, ability to manage negotiations of Confidentiality Agreements
• Review agreements, contracts, regulations, etc. associated with potential acquisitions to concur the assumptions made in the economic model is correct and accurate
• Confirm that current operations and upside opportunities as defined in the economic model are allowed and/or permitted under applicable agreements, permits, and/or regulations
• Timely communicate with operations, geology, evaluation team, land and other departments with respect to issues involving all aspects of land management. Coordinate with Development and Geology Teams to maximize efficiency of operations while maintaining leasehold
• Professionally participate in presentations to Executives
• Have the ability to negotiate and finalize Purchase and Sale agreements and confirm that all associated exhibits and schedules accurately reflect the assets being purchased
• Coordinate and finalize title and land due diligence efforts to confirm title prior to closing on an acquisition. Provide bank with all necessary due diligence work
• Play an active role in the integration of acquired properties into the existing businesses
• Have a vast network of industry contacts to assist in targeting potential acquisition targets.
• Assisting in building, training and managing a team of qualified land personnel

Qualifications:

• Related Bachelors or higher degree (PLM or EM degree a plus) with 7+ years in-house experience required; MBA or JD preferred.
• AAPL CPL/RPL standing
• Prior due diligence experience related to sale/purchases of oil & gas interests is required
• Solid understanding of US mineral and surface ownership principles including regulatory, title and curative documents
• Broad-based knowledge of all facets of production and acquisition land work
• Familiar with staking and permitting wells, including, but not limited to BLM, State and other issues related to drilling wells (Permian or Williston experience preferred)
• Understanding of and experience in oil & gas accounting, COPAS and Property Administration a plus
• Computer literate with proven ability to utilize Microsoft Office products and familiarity with Quorum land system software
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Understanding and Experience with GIS and/or Google Earth Preferred, IHS/Dwight’s or Enverus also a plus

Benefits

• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Empire Petroleum.
• 401k match 100% up to 4% of annual base salary
• Competitive Base Salary plus Cash and Company Stock Bonus target
• Company provided: Basic Life and AD&D Insurance ,Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
• Casual dress code
• Parking is provided

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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