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Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Job Purpose/Summary: We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Land Records Analyst within our Land Records group based in Houston, Texas. The Land Records Analyst assists with the effective administration and control of all land record agreements.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, vacation time off, and flex days. Additionally, this position comes with the option of a hybrid work schedule, combining working in our Houston office with working remotely.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and inputs documents into database to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency.

• Assist in the review, input, barcoding, scanning and indexing of Land Record Documents.

• Maintain, organize and file all Land Record Documents in the Land Records file room.

• Maintain, organize and file all land and pipeline maps/alignment sheets and survey plats.

• Handle cleanup projects as well as maintenance of records as needed.

• Create, modify and provide Land Reports as needed.

• Assist with training and mentoring staff, provide support and guidance to team

• Efficiently coordinate projects and help to determine best practices.

• Audit and review database input for accuracy.

• Monitor input process for efficiency.

• Understanding of assignability and reversionary clauses, restrictions, fractional ownerships, lease payments and terms, abandonment clauses related to rights of way.

• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.

• Ability to prepare maps (pipeline, topo, aerial) of property using ArcGIS and Google Earth.

• Ability to review title information and check accuracy of legal descriptions against maps.

• Research surface ownership using online county clerk, assessor and recorder databases.

• Examines land document files (easements, licenses, deeds, permits, agreements, contracts, other documents, and correspondence relating to the property) in order to determine issues such as multiple line rights, assignability/abandonment clauses, lease terms, restrictions, etc.

• Analyzes documents in order to prepare database reports involving ownership information, status of acquisition processes, instructions to operations crews, history of contacts between agents and landowners, payments made, damage settlements, property values and other pertinent data.

• Reviews, interprets, selects documents and supervises scanning for permanent storage of right of way records.

• Effectively and cooperatively interfaces with other departments within the company.

• Provides technical expertise regarding the analysis and interpretation of complicated or ambiguous provisions of various land agreements and title issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Knowledge of land principles and their application with the ability to analyze land data for the entry into the land data management system.

• Extensive understanding of land terminology, contracts and their uses with the ability to work on projects of increased complexity under general direction.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications.

• Working knowledge with a land management software system.

• Experience with mapping software, particularly ArcGIS and Google Earth.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.

• Ability to work under deadlines and on multiple projects.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Must be goal oriented, approaching projects with a sense of urgency and drive.

• Must be a team player who possesses the ability to adapt to new technologies, workflows and processes.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• 4 + years of relevant experience required

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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