Sr. Land Representative, Houston, Texas

Company Summary

SMLP is a value-driven limited partnership focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets that are strategically located in the core producing areas of unconventional resource basins, primarily shale formations, in the continental United States. SMLP provides natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering, processing and transportation services pursuant to primarily long-term, fee-based agreements with customers and counterparties in five unconventional resource basins: (i) the Appalachian Basin, which includes the Utica and Marcellus shale formations in Ohio and West Virginia; (ii) the Williston Basin, which includes the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations in North Dakota; (iii) the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which includes the Niobrara and Codell shale formations in Colorado and Wyoming; (iv) the Fort Worth Basin, which includes the Barnett Shale formation in Texas; and (v) the Piceance Basin, which includes the Mesaverde formation as well as the Mancos and Niobrara shale formations in Colorado. SMLP has an equity method investment in Double E Pipeline, LLC, which provides interstate natural gas transportation service from multiple receipt points in the Delaware Basin to various delivery points in and around the Waha Hub in Texas. SMLP also has an equity method investment in Ohio Gathering, which operates extensive natural gas gathering and condensate stabilization infrastructure in the Utica Shale in Ohio. SMLP is headquartered in Houston, Texas

Summit Midstream is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Relocation: No Relocation assistance provided.

Work schedule: hybrid schedule (office/remote)

Work Sponsorship: Summit Midstream will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company receiving satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check, and reference checks and your satisfaction of all other applicable fitness for duty requirements.

Summary:

The Sr. Land Representative will be responsible for acquiring necessary land rights for pipelines and providing land input for permitting, environmental and regulatory compliance. The individual will research land ownerships, formulate strategies, and negotiate with landowners. The Land Representative will present land information to Management for input and purchasing. The individual will work in a team environment to help develop projects and acquire assets.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Negotiates the acquisition of easements and other property interests as necessary to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and related facilities for FERC regulated and non-regulated projects
• Manage right-of-way related activities and compliance measures associated with a project from concept to completion
• Prepares right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land, permitting and right-of-way acquisition projects.
• Identify project landowners by using company and public records. Notify landowners as required by FERC regulations and Company Policy
• Research, review and analyze land title. Identify title defects and outline curative measures to ensure marketable title of company assets.
• Acquire/Divest property
• Acquire road, railroad and utility permits
• Serves as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.
• Resolves encroachments, damage claims, reimbursement agreements, and landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to company
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Land Administration, Project Management, Construction, Regulatory and Operations personnel
• Support public awareness programs run by field operations and outreach activities related to project execution
• Manage outside consultants in the acquisition of rights and other duties required for projects
• Organize and monitor the progress of right-of-way work assignments for multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Support departmental improvement and standardization initiatives including documenting processes, including data entry as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees and the public.
• Carries out other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification is preferred
• 7-10 years' experience in an Oil & Gas, Land or Midstream Land position with a broad knowledge and understanding of the Oil & Gas, Midstream, and Exploration/Production industry

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as a Team member supporting right of way initiatives on multiple FERC-regulated and non-regulated projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet schedules, manage budgets, execute deliverables and communicate with Project Teams to meet project goals
• Understanding of basic land ownership and title searches at municipal and county repositories, including using electronic access methods
• Understanding of real property documents, such as deeds, easements, leases, options, etc.
• Strong detail orientation to assure agreements cover financial, operational and legal concerns
• Planning and organization skills
• Travel may be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced & dynamic work environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Strong negotiation, conflict-management, and interpersonal skills
• Must have a valid driver license with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift items, stand & sit for prolonged periods of time when in an office environment
• Ability to speak, read & write English proficiently and deliver and/or interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Summit Midstream offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• 5% Retirement Plan Match

Notice

Summit Midstream Partners will not pay a fee of any kind to any third party agency without a valid Summit Midstream Partners' Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, application or other form of candidate submission to any employee of Summit Midstream Partners, without a valid MSA on file, will be considered property of Summit Midstream Partners and no fee will be paid.

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