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RigUp

Land Document Specialist

RigUp, Carlsbad, New Mexico, us, 88221

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Role: Document Control Specialist (Oil and Gas) RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Surface Land Representative. In this role, you will liaise with surface owners to facilitate access and placement for drilling activities, negotiate surface and subsurface agreements, coordinate construction logistics, manage environmental compliance, and oversee progress updates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with oil and gas development, landowner relations, and familiarity with related rural industries.

Roles And Responsibilities

Identify and consult with surface owners regarding drill site locations, roadways, rights-of-way (ROWs), water purchase agreements, damage settlements, and other activities

Research, develop, negotiate, and execute new commercial agreements including leases, ROWs, surface and subsurface use agreements, water agreements, and letters of agreement

Provide consistent project status reports, including negotiation progress and agreement execution, to the Landman

Contact and establish rapport with surface owners prior to any company activity, arranging for access and use as needed

Coordinate survey schedules and accompany survey and construction teams on-site to ensure accurate staking of multi-well pads

Maintain ongoing communication with New Mexico landowners, demonstrating knowledge of agricultural, ranching, and rural industries

Respond to and supervise cleanup of oil and saltwater spills in coordination with Landowners and the Landman; document incidents and remediation efforts

Collaborate daily with the Environmental team to ensure compliance with landowner requirements and remediation progress

Ensure adherence to all company safety guidelines for self, vendors, and contractors

Attend required company safety training>

Review, submit, and finalize permits and documentation (e.g., BLM ROWs, SF-299 submissions, Surface Disturbance requirements, Eddy and Lea County road crossing permits, NMDOT pipeline/road/electrical crossings)

Skills And Qualifications

Proven experience in landowner relations, surface use negotiation, and commercial agreement development

Strong understanding of oil and gas development processes

Familiarity with rural industries including farming, ranching, and agriculture

Working knowledge of BLM and NMSLO permitting requirements

Experience with environmental incident response and remediation coordination

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to interpret legal agreements and regulatory requirements

Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively

Proficiency in documentation and reporting

Job Details Location:

New Mexico (field-based, with potential travel within Eddy and Lea Counties)

Pay:

$58/hr (W2)

Per Diem Rate:

Per Diem – $15/day for days in the field only

Reimbursements:

Mileage – 0.70/per mile, $25/day truck allowance

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Administrative

Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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