Training/Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

Energy Force offers a comprehensive training program which covers the basics of Landwork and prepares the student to enter the Oil & Gas business as an Independent Landman. Energy Force, LLC offers a 36 hour landman training course. In this course you will learn the basics about what a field landman is and does. Our class is unique in that we have partnered with oil and gas brokers to help provide placement opportunities to those who have successfully completed our course with on the job paid field training.

Our Landman Training program is also accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for continuing education points. By successfully completing our course you will earn 10 RL or RPL continuing education credits.

Requirements

• Our training is offered to all whom are interested. Our class is filled based on a first come first serve basis.
• There is a $775.00 fee for our class (cost of book included).
• As we are looking to place individuals, some companies want to know your aptitude for basic skills such as typing, grammar, spelling, math, and computer skills. In order to provide this information we have all our participants take an aptitude test online.
• A college degree is not a requirement for this class or to be a landman. However, if you are looking to make this a career, and possibly further yourself as a Professional Landman, a college degree is required in order to sit for your CPL (Certified Petroleum Landman) certificate.

 

When & Where

Our Oklahoma class is held at the Univeristy of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK and is offered in a one week schedule. Our March Texas class is held at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, TX and is offered in the one week schedulde. Our West Virginia class will be held at the WV State University Capitol Center. Please see the dates and schedule of our upcoming classes below.

1 week Option (36 total hours)
8am – 5pm Wednesday – Saturday
1pm – 5pm Sunday

2 Week Option (36 total hours) (Oklahma Option only on dates to be determined)
6pm – 9pm Thursday – Friday
8am – 5pm Saturday
1pm – 5pm Sunday

Dates

• March 12th – 16th (One week session) Dallas, TX
• April 16th – 20th (One week session) Edmond, OK This has been changed from the two week to the one week due to facility change of availability.
• May 28th – June 1st (One week session) Charleston, WV
• July 9th – 13th (One week session) Dallas, TX
• August 6th – 10th (One week session) Edmond, OK
• Oct 16th – 19th (Two week session) Edmond, OK
• October 22nd – 26th (One week session) Dallas, TX
• Oct 23 – 26^th (Two week session) Edmond, OK
• December 3rd – 7th (One week session) Edmond, OK

 

What can I expect?
You can expect to receive a good overview of what a field landman is and does. This course will teach you the basics of landman work. This course will review leasing, title work, divided ownership, royalties, and other topics of interest you need to know. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge required to get a job. Experienced landmen will guide you as you enter the real work of a landman. Although there is no guarantee’s of placement you can expect if you successfully complete our class and complete an application for paid placement opportunities we will work hard to try and find you placement within the industry.

You can expect that although experienced, qualified field landmen make a comfortable living, you will not start at the top. An experienced field landman can make on the average of $400 - $425 contract per day ($104,000 – $110,500 annually). You will see day rates for experienced landmen vary upon the different regions of the country. As a novice landman you can expect in the neighborhood of $125 contract per day. Don’t get discouraged. As you learn and prove yourself capable of performing the work, you will see the increases in pay. Most landmen after their first full year are making in the neighborhood of $200/day ($52,000 annually). However, you can expect for it to take about 5 -7 yrs worth of experience before you will start seeing the $400+/day rates. In addition, you typically get reimbursed for expenses such as meals, lodging, and mileage.

The oil and gas business as any business has its ups and downs. Because of this there is huge opportunity right now for landmen. The landman industry has not seen a resurgence of landmen since the early eighties. The landmen from that era are now approaching retirement, and with the already abundant shortage the possibility for a long term career and growth are here and now.

Expect travel. It is seldom the work is in your backyard. Most landmen have to travel and stay out in the field for days, weeks, even months at a time in order to perform the work that is required. You will need good reliable transportation.

Expect that when you begin work there will be a six week period before you receive your first check. Most brokers have a four week hold out on your first check, so you won’t get paid until four weeks after you submit your first invoice. You will need to have some money set aside for the expenses you will incur while out in the field. You can expect to be paying for hotels, copies, food, etc. You will need a credit card to help you manage these expenses, as well as a cell phone, laptop, and other necessary computer equipment in order to operate. Remember you are a self employed contractor. These are all the tools necessary to operate your business.

As a landman in the field you need to be a good communicator, you will work directly with the landowners, whether the person is a farmer, banker, or an attorney. In addition you will need to have a good understanding of negotiations and property titles. Landmen also conduct research of ownership at the court houses to determine the true owner or owners and to get the correct description of the property, so you will also need to have research skills and basic legal knowledge. These skills are all imperative to your success as a landman.

Things you will need for the class

• Writing Utensil (pencil with eraser)
• Calculator
• Paper
• Graph paper
• Protractor
• Ruler

 

 

Paid Field Training
Partly what makes our program unique is that we offer paid field training. This training is available to those who successfully complete our training class. In order to be considered for the field training you must complete an application for paid field training. This application is separate from the registration form for the class. The paid training does come at an additional cost of $725.00. However, this fee isn’t collected until we have you placed with a broker for training. To make the payment process easy the fee is collected through payroll deductions as you are working and getting paid.

The paid training period lasts for a minimum of 16 weeks. In order to comply with IRS regulations you are an employee of Energy Force, LLC during the 16 week training. You will begin at a salary of $125.00 per day plus all reimbursable expenses. During this time you will be expected to travel just as a contract landman. You go where the work is. Once your training is complete you will be released from Energy Force and be allowed to sign on directly with the broker who trained you if an employment contract is extended.

If you have any additional questions or if we can provide you with additional information please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you in our class.

James Long
Energy Force, LLC.