Facilities Engineer- Eagle Ford

Crescent Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet. The Facilities Engineer will play a vital role within the Eagle Ford Production Operations team. The engineer will be responsible for managing the design, optimization, and integrity of upstream oil and gas production facilities across our assets. This position will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations while maintaining strong communication with field operations and supporting production optimization initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or related field of study
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge of facility design principles and industry association best practices, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic analysis, and process modeling software.
Understanding of upstream oil and gas separation equipment, artificial lift systems, and gathering systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with field operations team to optimize facility safety, performance, maximize uptime, and reduce operational disruptions.
Design and specify production facilities including separators, tanks, pumps, compressors, and associated piping and instrumentation
Participate in and lead HAZOPs and participate in PSSRs for new facilities and modifications.
Create AFE's for facility modifications, equipment upgrades, tie-ins, and maintenance projects.
Lead regularly scheduled facility reviews with field operations, production engineers, and maintenance teams.
Track and monitor LOE, capital spending, and facility-related costs to meet budget targets and KPI's.
Diagnose root cause of facility and equipment failures, develop engineering solutions, evaluate economics, execute procedures, and perform lookbacks to improve systematic and recurring issues.
Monitor facility performance and conduct surveillance to identify bottlenecks, debottlenecking opportunities, and optimization projects to maximize asset value.
Ensure compliance with all HSE, regulatory, and environmental requirements including API, ASME, and state/federal regulations.
Support permitting activities and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
Benchmarking facility performance to competitors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Anticipate ~20% travel to STX field locations as projects demand.