Geologist

Crescent Energy Management•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

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 significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. 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 Geologist will be responsible for applying technical evaluations to the development and production of oil and gas reservoirs to obtain a high economic recovery for the company’s South Texas position. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal asset development and operations, leveraging fundamental geoscience skills in petroleum systems, stratigraphy and basin studies. Directly responsible for data analysis covering the characterization of source rocks, migration, reservoir, seals and traps integrating knowledge of structural geology, sedimentology, geochemistry, petrophysics and geophysics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field of study
Ten or more years of Exploration & Production (E&P) or relevant geoscience experience
Experience in South Texas
Proficiency with Kingdom software
Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Geology or Geophysics
Experience in South Texas and Permian
Knowledge and experience with unconventional development
Development planning and/or operations experience

Responsibilities

Maintain asset characterizations of hydrocarbon volumes, subsurface controls and risks and integrated recovery expectations.
Generate optimal field development plans, including but not limited to, delineation of acreage, appraisal of multiple landing targets, and the economic justification for proper well spacing.
Work with Development team on recommendations for data acquisition, leasing and drilling projects.
Support the Operations Geologist with well planning, the pre-spud process and drilling and completions activity.
Work closely with completions and operations engineers to design and propose optimal frac designs and develop drawdown strategies.
Evaluate and integrate competitor activity and results.
Provide analysis and support for non-op activity, recommendations and decisions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks
Collaborate with the Business Development team on acquisition opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.