Petroleum Landman
Job Snapshot |
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| Location: | North America |
| Employee Type: | Full-Time |
| Industry: | Oil and Gas |
| Manages Others: | No |
| Job Type: | Business |
| Education: | A college degree is preferred. Special certification may be required. |
| Travel: | No |
| Salary: | Varies by experience level |
Summary
In a job unique to North America, the petroleum landman is responsible for obtaining permission to drill a well. Before a well may be drilled on private land in the United States or Canada, the land must be leased from the landowner, who owns the subsurface oil and gas. Permits must be obtained from various government agencies before a well can be drilled. The permit sets forth the requirements for the drilling company to restore the land after the well is drilled and how to properly plug and abandon nonproductive wells. The petroleum landman is responsible for the acquisition or disposition of oil, natural gas, or surface interests; negotiation, drafting, or management of agreements respecting such interests; and supervision of land administration activities respecting such interests. Petroleum landmen deal directly with farmers, ranchers, and other surface owners, and may need to research ownership records in county, state, or provincial offices. Good communication, negotiation, and research skills, along with some legal knowledge, make a landman successful.
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