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Williams Companies Land Rep (II/III/SR) in Heidelberg, Mississippi
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As a Land Representative, you will negotiate land and property rights for pipelines and facilities and develop effective working relationships with company partners. You will provide excellent customer service as you resolve sophisticated problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions to improve performance, efficiency and safety. The ability to influence and collaborate with others and communicate and connect with all levels of the organization are keys to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you will quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Meets with landowners or local leaders to review small to medium scoped projects and to negotiate easements, purchase agreement, or other land related rights required by the project plan
Supports medium to large scale maintenance, operations, relocation, and abandonment projects
Provides guidance on developing appropriate negotiation strategies
Crafts, reviews, and handles project budgets
Prepares market research for potential legal actions; crafts and reviews title reports for land parcels and coordinates with legal on creating instruments required to acquire or release property rights
Writes and approves legal descriptions
Mentors other land team members or contract support
Acquires relevant data and analyzes area economic conditions and real estate trends
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Land Rep II:
Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in oil and gas industry, land, real estate, or legal
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification
Land Rep III:
Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in oil and gas industry, land, real estate, or legal
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification
Land Rep Sr:
Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in oil and gas industry, land, real estate, or legal
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Demonstrates ability to prepare and interpret contracts
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .
Education Requirements:
Skill Requirements:
Communication, Contracts, Easements, Legal Descriptions, Legal Practices, Negotiation, Oil and Gas Industry, Property Rights, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Right of Way
Competency Requirements:
Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer focus, Drives results, Ensures accountability, Instills trust
Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!