Land Administration Supervisor
$95,000–$115,000 year
On-siteFarmington, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Lead lease ownership, contract, and title records within the WEnergy Land Module and external databases like BLM MLRS and NMSLO. Monitor lease obligations, reconcile data across systems, and generate compliance reports for management and operational teams. Review, approve, and perform quality assurance on land administration activities while training, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to junior staff. Support acquisitions, divestitures, and due diligence by validating ownership records and coordinating with legal, accounting, and engineering departments. Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain data integrity for revenue distribution and strategic planning.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of oil and gas lease administration, land ownership, title documentation, and Division Order processes
- Advanced knowledge of WEnergy Land Module administration, land data management, and system controls
- Knowledge of federal, state, tribal, and fee mineral ownership and leasing practices
- Knowledge of oil and gas land management systems, including WEnergy Land Module and related software
- Familiarity with BLM MLRS, New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), and other regulatory databases
- Ability to reconcile complex ownership, lease, and contract information across multiple systems
- Ability to interpret leases, contracts and agreements, assignments, deeds, title opinions, and other legal documents affecting mineral ownership
- Ability to oversee the integrity and quality of enterprise land data and establish consistent land administration standards
- Ability to train, mentor, review, and approve the work of Land Administrators while promoting professional development and accountability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to organize multiple priorities while maintaining data integrity and meeting deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with land professionals, engineers, accountants, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and external partners
- Ability to review work, provide guidance to junior staff, and promote consistent land administration practices
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism
- Experience using WEnergy Land Module or equivalent land management software
- Three (3) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in oil and gas land administration, Division Orders, or related land management functions
- Strong working knowledge of lease administration, ownership structures, and regulatory compliance
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Business, Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, or a related field preferred
- Experience with federal and state land systems, including BLM MLRS and NMSLO, preferred
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