Independently determine working interests and burdens associated with interests based on title analysis. Setup, maintain, and update revenue decks. Maintain and update joint interest billing decks. Ensure the alignment of interests in Well Master, JVA and PRA. Analyze oil and gas leases and determine the impact certain provisions will have on royalty payments. Research and resolve complex inquiries and issues related to DOI ownership and payments.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities
- Answer inquiries from other departments, companies and interest owners
- Create and maintain revenue decks independently
- Maintain JIB decks
- Ensure alignment of Company interest between systems of record (Well Master/JVA/PRA)
- Process pay code changes and ownership transfers independently
- Support owner relations inquiries for area of responsibility
- Review and execute transfers as part of Second Set of Eyes process
- Ensure thorough and accurate compliance with contract terms and obligations
- Mentor lower-level Division Order Analysts within asset area and team
- Continually research, interpret and deliver relevant and necessary information to perform operations
- Support leadership in reviewing processes for efficiency and potential improvement
- Demonstrates behaviors in alignment with SM’s Leadership Competency Model
- 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
- Demonstrates strong understanding of Office/PC skills and effective use of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to make effective use of company & industry specific software.
- Strong understanding of PRA, JVA and Well Master.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrates strong understanding of oil and gas lease forms, payout scenarios, the escheat process.
- Strong understanding of title, types of ownership, conveyance instruments, suspended funds, statutory regulations/requirements as they relate to revenue and joint interest billing decks.
- Strong understanding of owner adjustments, reverse and rebook/rebill processes and when to use each.
Typical Education
- Bachelor’s degree in law, petroleum management or business preferred
Typical Experience
- Minimum of 5 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 5 years of related experience
- Strong understanding of oil and gas lease forms and payout scenarios
- Strong understanding of title, ownership types, conveyance instruments, suspended funds, and statutory regulations
- Strong understanding of owner adjustments and reverse, rebook, and rebill processes
- Strong understanding of PRA, JVA, and Well Master
- Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills
- 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.
