Land Agent - Luma PR

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

About the Position

This position is within the Regulatory Team. The Regulatory Team works to align LUMA’s business plan with the public energy policy goals of Puerto Rico and plays a key role for the design, implementation and reporting on key policy initiatives. Regulatory works with all LUMA departments in support LUMA’s compliance and reporting obligations under the Operations and Management Agreement, the energy regulator and other governmental bodies. The team works with multiple external stakeholders and is responsible for the delivery of professional written documents, and verbal reason to support compliance and reporting.  

The Land and Permits group within Regulatory is responsible for the administration of all the Transmission and Distribution rights of way and supports LUMA in obtaining and maintaining necessary operational permits, enabling the recovery and transformation of the Puerto Rico electrical system.  

The Land Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights to support company activities, settlement of damage claims relating to new construction and maintenance activities, and negotiating annual payment reviews on existing company facilities.

What will you get up to everyday?

• Negotiate to obtain acknowledgments of no concern for route or structure locations
• Liaise and negotiatie with private landowners, occupants/lessees, judicial bodies, other companies and government agencies regarding land rights
• Contact land owners and occupantas to ensure awareness of proposed activities that may or will occur on or near their land
• Negotiate purchases for land required for substation sites, radio tower sites, storage sites, offices and warehouse buildings
• Assist in resolving discrepancies with private landowners and occupants/lessees as required
• Document, assess and settle damage claims with land owners
• Provide status updates on projects, inform Supervisor/Manager of any complex issues relating to land negotiations
• Support Planning and Business Development initiatives in the development of proposals to meet the needs of our transportation customers and pipeline transmission system project feasibility studies, prompt and accurate response to requests for information, technical input, cost estimating
• May give periodic guidance to less experienced land agents
• May be required to supervise/coordinate the activities of outside land contractors, while having excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Attend topical seminars and courses to expand knowledge and to stay current with land related issues
• Strong comprehension and ability to apply land acquisition concepts related to the pipeline/natural gas industry
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration. Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

Education

Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution in a field of study related to land agent.

Experience

• Work experience in the land rights field
• < 1 year of experience
• Work experience in an electrical utility with knowledge of land rights payments is preferred
• Must be skilled with talking to people and explained contracts.
• Must be familiar working in Microsoft Office environment; including experience with Excel and Word

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Any Puerto Rico certification in land rights field

More Details on what to expect with this position at LUMA

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Travel Requirements

Yes, Percent of Time: 50%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Seldom
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Climb: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: 5-10 LBS
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
• Working in high places: N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: N/A
• Work with electricity: N/A
• Work with explosives: N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): N/A
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A
• Other:

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.