Statoil is an international energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. In just a few years Statoil has positioned itself as one of the largest lease holders in deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Our GoM portfolio is managed out of our Houston office. The Statoil Houston office, which was established in 2002, also manages our Alaska, Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Bakken shale gas portfolios. To date Statoil has invested more than USD $11 billion in US upstream activities, and currently produces more than 200,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. We have US offices located in Anchorage, Austin, Houston, Stamford and Washington D.C. USA, and are looking for talented people to contribute to our growing activity base.
Development and Production North America (DPNA) aims to develop a material and profitable position in North America, including deepwater Gulf of Mexico, unconventional gas and oil sands. In doing this, we will establish capability centres for deepwater and unconventional gas operations as well as carbon efficient oil sands extraction. This will ensure our further development in the area.
Job description
The Division Order Analyst controls the accuracy of the division of interest records or payment records from the time the well goes on line until the well is plugged to insure the well is set up according to “record title". Payments in accordance with “record title” are essential if Statoil wants to control its risk against loss of investment. The Division Order Analyst must have a clear understanding of Federal, State and regional laws as they pertain to the conveyance of minerals and oil and gas rights, contracts, leases, pooling, unitization and deducts. During the life of a well the Division Order Analyst will interact with working interest owner, royalty and excess royalty owners, contractual partners, mineral owners, the Land department, the Revenue Accounting department, the Lease Records group and others to provide information and calculations.
Review and analyze title opinions, title spreadsheets, leases and contracts to establish or change ownership decimal interests and cure title requirements to establish and update ownership records Create new well spread sheets, based on title, and set up new wells in SAP as the wells are turned inline Request documentation from Land, owners, partners and Attorneys to cure title requirements related to payment of royalties.
Calculate Statoil working and billing interest and associated burdens in wells and supply to Revenue Accounting / Joint Interest Billing.
Verify Statoil working interest, royalty and override interests for well ownership on incoming outside Division Orders.
Maintain ownership through transfers, corrections, money transfers and suspense changes.
Work closely with Revenue Accounting to insure correct payment of royalties.
Handle sheriff’s sales, liens and bankruptcy notices.
Handle complex inquiries and transfers.
Assist management and Land with research and data cleanup projects.
Coach and teach less experienced team members.
Communicate with owners on title issues and questions
Request title curative/conveyance documents from owners
Research deductions corrections and update SAP accordingly
Assist other analysts
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Land administration, with experience as Landman and Division Order skills too.
Good knowledge of oil and gas land contracts and legal instruments and should be able to handle complex issues
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to perform at a high level
Local terms and conditions apply only
Personal qualities
Use foresight, and identify opportunities and challenges
Be imaginative, ambitious and stimulate new ideas
Challenge accepted truths and enter unfamiliar territory
Make clear demands on each other and push for constructive change
Understand and manage risk
Be truthful and act with integrity
Be curious, work together and share experience
Promote and value diversity
Communicate in a precise way, give and accept constructive feedback
Bring up ethical issues and challenges immediately
Deliver on promises
Continuously develop sound expertise, demonstrate commercial awareness and customer orientation
Strive for simplification and clarity, and focus on value-adding activities
Act decisively and be loyal to decisions
Show dedication and endurance, follow through and pay attention to important details
Cause zero harm to people and prevent accidents
Reduce the negative impact of our activities and products on the environment
Act within the law and comfortably within our own ethical policy
Demonstrate social responsibility and contribute to sustainable development
Respect the individual, help others to succeed and contribute to a positive working environment
We offer
Statoil offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Statoil is an equal opportunity employer.
General information
Our values are to be courageous, open, hands-on and caring. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Statoil. If you can identify with them, you could be the one to strengthen our team.
Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process.
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Expiry date: 2014-12-07