JOB POSTING
Ranch Coordinator
Midland, Texas
FULL_TIME |
Location: Midland, TX *** Elliott Ranch is located between Midland, TX and Rankin, TX- must reside within one hour of this location.
Position Summary:
The Ranch Coordinator serves as XRI's on-site representative for the Elliott property, responsible for property stewardship, surface-use and contract compliance, operator accountability, and commercial development. The role maintains a regular field presence, protects landowner interests, ensures third parties meet restoration and access obligations, and actively develops revenue through rights-of-way, surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, caliche, and other approved resources. The position works closely with Operations, Land, Legal, and commercial leadership; contractual commitments and agreements remain subject to appropriate XRI approvals.
Role/Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Position Summary:
The Ranch Coordinator serves as XRI's on-site representative for the Elliott property, responsible for property stewardship, surface-use and contract compliance, operator accountability, and commercial development. The role maintains a regular field presence, protects landowner interests, ensures third parties meet restoration and access obligations, and actively develops revenue through rights-of-way, surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, caliche, and other approved resources. The position works closely with Operations, Land, Legal, and commercial leadership; contractual commitments and agreements remain subject to appropriate XRI approvals.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Maintain a regular on-site presence and inspect roads, fences, gates, utilities, easements, construction areas, and surface activities.
- Identify and document unauthorized activity, property damage, safety concerns, maintenance needs, abandoned equipment, and incomplete restoration; track corrective action through resolution.
- Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, access, and restoration following construction or operations.
- Coordinate as an immediate priority with XRI Land, Legal, and Operations to establish and implement a Surface Use Agreement (SUA) between Landco and XRI Disposal, subject to authorized review and execution.
- Interpret, administer, and monitor compliance with SUAs, easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, damage provisions, and related contractual obligations.
- Monitor activities by XRI personnel, operators, utilities, vendors, and contractors; document noncompliance, seek timely remediation, and escalate contractual disputes to Land and Legal.
- Track access permissions, construction impacts, surface damages, restoration commitments, and operator obligations; maintain accurate records and follow-up.
- Proactively identify and pursue revenue opportunities associated with the property, with emphasis on ROW and surface damages, freshwater and brackish water sales, and caliche sales.
- Develop relationships with operators, contractors, water purchasers, and material buyers; identify opportunities and support commercial negotiations with XRI leadership.
- Identify potential sales of topsoil and other approved property resources; coordinate feasibility, pricing, volumes, permits, and agreements with appropriate teams.
- Track prospects, agreements, volumes, damages, collections, revenue opportunities, and results; report progress and recommended actions to leadership.
- Maintain awareness of drilling, construction, utility, water, and other activity affecting the property; coordinate access and prevent conflicts.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Land, Legal, HSE, and commercial personnel to address property issues and protect XRI interests.
- Provide regular reports on property condition, operator compliance, outstanding matters, commercial opportunities, and revenue performance.
Qualifications:
- Must reside within one hour of the Elliott property and be available for regular on-site field coverage. ** Elliott Property is between Rankin, TX and Midland, TX .
- Demonstrated experience with Surface Use Agreements, easements, rights-of-way, surface damages, and interpreting and administering oil and gas-related legal contracts.
- Experience in surface land management, oil and gas field operations, ranch/property management, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of West Texas/Permian Basin operators, contractor activities, landowner interests, and surface restoration practices.
- Ability to hold operators and contractors accountable, document issues, exercise independent judgment, and coordinate contract enforcement with Legal and Land.
- Commercial orientation and ability to pursue revenue opportunities; existing relationships in ROW/damages, freshwater sales, or caliche sales strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.
- Position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the property.
Physical Requirements:
- Work primarily in a field environment, including outdoor conditions, varied terrain, and active operating and construction areas.
- Drive for extended periods and conduct routine property inspections in accordance with site safety requests.
- Must be able to stand, sit, bend, or climb for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
- XRI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.