| JOB TITLE: |
LANDMAN |
| JOB DESCRIPTION: |
A Landman is responsible for purchasing leases on acreage that
an oil company thinks contains oil and gas. They assist in checking
public records to verify who actually owns various pieces of land
and to determine the actual boundaries of that ownership. The
landman obtains the proper documents and data so that the company
may obtain leases on acreage it is interested in. It is the
landman's responsibility to enter new data on maps of oil fields,
to obtain acreage information and to file documents for public
record as required by law. Landmen are required to assemble data
and maps in connection with acreage rental expiration deadlines
which help determine whether the company should renew or continue
lease agreements. The experienced landman will review and evaluate
lease recommendations and other data for presentation to
management. |
| EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: |
A Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Land Management or a
business-related curriculum is generally required to become a
landman. |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: |
Landmen can progress through a number of more responsible
positions in the Land Department. Advancement is determined by
performance on the job and ability to take on difficult
assignments. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
| WHERE TO APPLY: |
Numerous major and independent oil companies. |
