Operations Engineer

Crescent Energy•Three Rivers, TX

11d•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 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 Operations Engineer serves as a vital resource for Production Operations and will provide ongoing technical support to help maximize facility and well performance while ensuring field safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering, or related engineering field – Required.
3-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in upstream oil and gas production or midstream operations.
Comprehensive understanding of oil and gas operations.
Understand the principles of Risk Assessment and their application.
Experience with maintenance operations and Mechanical Integrity.
Technical proficiency in production facilities design and operation.
Proficiency in hydraulic simulations, nodal analysis, and software like Microsoft Excel or industry-specific tools (e.g., HYSIS, Piper, ProMax).
Must be able to work in remote locations, climb ladders/walkways, lift to 50 lbs, and work in extreme weather conditions.
Analytical Thinking: Evaluating complex data sets to diagnose performance issues.
Project Management: Managing multiple priorities, vendors, and third-party contractors simultaneously.
Communication: Translating complex technical findings into actionable reports for management and field crews.
This is a field-based position, and candidates must live within 85 miles of a Crescent Field office (Carrizo Springs, Dilley, Three Rivers).
Ability to travel to field sites or corporate offices with overnight stays as much as 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an ABET-accredited program – Preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate operational challenges and present recommendations for corrective actions.
Lead the design of Non-D&C Capital projects and support construction and commissioning.
Actively participate in facility & equipment management: Installation, operation, optimization, and maintenance of production facility major components including artificial lift systems (jet pump, gas lift, rod pumps) and compression units.
Monitor and assess current operations workflows.
Conduct enhancement activities for processing facilities and producing wells.
Optimize resources to complete operational activities with minimal downtime while keeping safety and economic viability at the forefront.
Undertake forward planning to anticipate problems and establish corrective actions.
Provide real-time engineering support to resolve operational issues at well sites, processing facilities, cryogenic plants, and compressor stations.
Prepare cost estimates and manage Authorizations for Expenditure (AFE).
Manage Non-D&C Capital and Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) to ensure projects stay within budget and annual budget categories are not exceeded.
Ensure all operations adhere to HES rules, environmental regulations, and industry standards such as API and OSHA.
Drive process optimization for facilities (Centralized and On-pad).
Provide field engineering support to operational issues by troubleshooting equipment and processes.
Identify areas for process improvement and implement optimization strategies.
Lead the Management of Change (MOC) processes.
Lead or participate in incident RCFA investigations and develop engineered solutions for hazard elimination or mitigation.
Ensure all data records are accurate – PIDs, C&Es, PHAs, Inspection docs, etc.