Surface Land Negotiator

99945BRJob title:Surface Land NegotiatorSegment:UpstreamRole synopsis:The Surface Land Negotiator is primarily responsible for access to the surface of land to support the exploration and development of hydrocarbons within the asset or geographic area assigned. The Land Surface Negotiator is responsible for the negotiation of all agreements necessary to access surface.Req ID:99945BRLocation:United States - Texas - Midland, United States - Texas - Odessa, United States - Texas - PecosDefault hours (time profile):NoRelocation available:NegotiableTravel required:Yes - up to 50%Key accountabilities:The Surface Land Negotiator provides guidance and advice to a multi-discipline team in the development of prospect and play access in the Permian Basin. - Develops strong working relationships with significant surface owners, industry partners/competitors, and regulatory agencies to facilitate access to surface. - Manages risk and drives safe, reliable and compliant behaviors and land processes. - Negotiates, drafts and secures execution of surface leases, surface use agreements, easements, rights-of-way, propane agreements, road use agreements, surface damage agreements, water purchase agreements, water access agreements, surface purchase and sale agreements, and other agreements related to surface access. - Secures title assurance and ensures that surface transactions are documented in accordance with Delegation of Authority, input into applicable land systems, and communicated internally. - Manages and coordinates field brokerage work including title and surface related negotiations and activities. - Able to timely deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups. - Able to understand and analyze complex issues, identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome. – Has exceptional interpersonal, communication skills (oral and written) and teamworking skills. - Communicates with clarity and integrity and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog.Essential Education:BBA or BS in Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related degree preferred. Equivalent experience also acceptable.Desirable criteria and qualifications:

Foster an environment of safety first operations

Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment

Forward looking thinker; who actively seeks opportunities and solutions

Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles:

I - Innovated: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value.M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed.P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives.A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance.C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of BPX.T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.About BP:BP's BPX Energy business (formerly known as the Lower 48) operates across a vast US geography, from Texas north through the Rocky Mountains. The business manages a diverse portfolio which includes an extensive unconventional resource base of about 7.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent across 5.5 million gross acres in some of the largest and most well-known basins in the US. Headquartered in Denver (Colorado), BPX Energy employs about 1,700 people across six states, operates more than 9,600 producing wells and has 70,000 royalty owners. Our vision is to be the premier, high return, onshore exploration and production company that consistently increases asset value.Our Wyoming operations are anchored on the giant Wamsutter tight gas field in the south central part of the state. In the San Juan area of Colorado and New Mexico we produce from tight gas sands and operate the largest coal-bed methane field in the US. Our Mid-Continent operations cover the prolific Anadarko, and is home to the famed East Texas basin, along with the Woodford shale gas play and Arkoma basin. We also have non-operating interests in over 10,000 wells across the US with substantial positions in both the Eagle Ford and Fayetteville shale basins.In 2018, BP completed a $10.5 billion acquisition of BHP's world-class unconventional oil and gas assets in the Permian-Delaware basin in Texas, along with two premium positions in the Eagle Ford and Haynesville basins in Texas and Louisiana. These assets currently produce 190,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, of which about 45 percent are liquid hydrocarbons. The deal represents BP’s largest purchase since buying ARCO in 1999. It is a transformational acquisition for our BPX Energy business which gives the BPX Energy team access to some of the best acreage in some of the best basins in the onshore U.S.Application close date:08-Jul-2019Sub-category:LandJob Family Group:CommercialCountries (State/Region):United States - TexasDisclaimer:If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (4 cm/1 ½” scalp, or > 2 cm/¾” body – arms & armpits/legs/chest)As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, BP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at BPUSApplicationAssis@bp.com or by telephone at 281.366.1999.Read the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster at http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-careers/en/PDF/careers-bp-us-eeo-is-the-law-english.pdf and the poster supplement at http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-careers/en/PDF/careers-bp-us-eeo-is-the-law-supplement-english.pdf - for more information about Equal Employment Opportunities. ( Spanish version at http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-careers/en/PDF/careers-bp-us-eeo-is-the-law-spanish.pdf )BP is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. View our policy statement at http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-careers/en/PDF/careers-bp-us-eeo-policy-statement.pdf .Essential experience and job requirements:Minimum of 4 years of experience in surface negotiations, with at least 2 years of Permian experience preferred. AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location):UP to 50% Travelbp.com #tag:#lower48reqEligibility Requirements:If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.