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Philip Watkins

Senior Landman/ Surface Landman

Experience: Specializing in mineral and surface chain of title research for drill site locations, negotiating leases, and pipeline routing, and ROW negotiating/acquisition with a certification by the Texas Real Estate Commission and authorized as a Texas Notary public.

Last Resume Update March 18, 2015
Experience More than 15 Years
Category Landman
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City Jacksonville
State TX

Experience

Senior landman/ Broker/ Certified ROW Agent: 2000-2015
EOG Resources, Inc. 2005-2015

Duties as Landman/Broker and field supervisor:

Increased landowner satisfaction from 85% to 98% and realized 100% on-time delivery of assigned projects using strong communication, landowner service and organizational skills

Defined clear chain of surface title for drill sites

Determined, Negotiated and Improved surface damage settlement amounts 33% and obtained and fostered positive relationship with landowners and intercompany relations

Forged solid relationships with landowners

Scouted and staked drill site locations

Collectively and independently prepared surface ownership reports for Pipeline Right of Way routes

Directed and supervised landmen engaged in the procurement and payment Right Of Way acquisitions on multiple Pipeline Right Of Way projects occurring simultaneously

Brokered multiple landmen engaged in the settlement of surface damage related to numerous drill sites occurring concurrently within the division

Specialized in “Problem Remediation” Liaison successfully developed and maintained landowner relationships

Routed and Acquired Pipeline Right of Ways

Managed coordination of DOT permitting for Highway crossings and coordination of Pipeline Right Of Way construction

Coordinated with key members of the development and marketing and production teams in the company to optimize surface sites used in transfer stations and marketing sales points

Employed highly-effective leadership, communication, motivational and inspirational skills, which led to one out of four contractors being promoted into management positions.


Independent Contract Landman 2000-2005 (Tract Inc. and Markwest Energy Partners

Utilized strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times.

Prepared independently surface ownership reports for Pipeline Right of Way routes for MarkWest Energy Partners, East Texas Division and Tract Inc.

Managed coordination of Division Order Title Opinion permitting for Highway crossings for MarkWest Energy Partners, East Texas Division

Generated independently both in field and in-house from sovereignty chain of title reports defining and determining mineral and surface ownership for Tract Inc.

Negotiated lease acquisition for various lease plays Tract Inc.

Developed independently surface ownership reports supporting the negotiation and acquisition of Pipeline Rights Of Way for Tract Inc. and

MarkWest Energy Partners

Accomplished 100% productivity in Pipeline Right of Way acquisitions for MarkWest Energy Partners, East Texas Division

Drilling Rig Supervisor
Driller/Roughneck 1975-2000

Supervisor on drilling rig managing 5 man crews for Patterson Drilling Co.

Drilling rig supervisor and floor hand for Unit Drilling Co.

Involved in all phases of rig construction and well site drilling for Patterson Drilling Co., Unit Drilling Co. and FWA Drilling Co.

Education

Certifications: Texas Notary Public, ERW agent (TREC #2359) licensed with the Texas Real Estate Commission, and currently working towards my Registered Landman (RL) certification thru the AAPL

Software Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth Mapping

Education:
Jacksonville High School 1975