Under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor and/or mentor: determine working interests and burdens associated with interests based on title analysis; create and maintain revenue decks; maintain joint interest billing decks; ensure the alignment of interests in Well Master, JVA and PRA; support owner relations inquiries for area of responsibility; analyze oil and gas leases to determine the impact specific provisions will have on royalty payments and corresponding Division Order obligations; recognize and develop solutions for non-routine ownership issues and payments.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities
- Answer inquiries from other departments, other companies and from interest owners
- Create and maintain revenue decks under the direct supervision of supervisor and/or mentor
- Maintain JIB decks
- Ensure alignment of Company interest between systems of record (Well Master/JVA/PRA)
- Process pay code changes and ownership transfers under limited guidance/supervision of mentor or higher-level analysts
- Support owner relations inquiries for area of responsibility and act as DO owner relations backup when necessary
- Ensure thorough and accurate compliance with contract terms and obligations
- Mentor Land Administration Techs and lower level Division Order Analysts
- Continually research, interpret and deliver relevant and necessary information to perform operations
- Establish and cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
- Other duties as assigned
Computer/Software Applications
- Has a solid knowledge of own discipline and a broader knowledge of other industry disciplines.
- Has completed all needed training/courses/workshops/seminars required in level I and is now applying the concepts and skills on the job. Additional training is still needed.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Solid understanding of oil and gas lease forms, payout scenarios, the escheat process.
- Solid understanding of title, types of ownership, conveyance instruments, suspended funds, statutory regulations/requirements as they relate to revenue and joint interest billing decks.
Typical Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Petroleum Management or Business preferred.
Typical Experience: Minimum of 2 years related experience.
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Solid understanding of oil and gas lease forms
- Knowledge of payout scenarios and the escheat process
- Understanding of title, ownership types, and conveyance instruments
- Understanding of suspended funds and statutory requirements related to revenue and joint interest billing decks
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Petroleum Management, or Business
What We Do
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States. The company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. SM Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SM. At SM Energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our business. We strive to be recognized as an employer, partner, and customer of choice.
