Production Operations Manager- South Texas

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 South Texas Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily oil and gas production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of field activities. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence while managing cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Scope of Responsibility The Operations Manager will lead the team responsible for: Production operations including 4,600+ producing wells, 400+ production facilities, and associated personnel. Operational support functions such as maintenance, I&E, automation, communications, measurement and chemical

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas operations
At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing field operations
Proven track record managing large-scale production operations in South Texas or similar unconventional plays (Eagle Ford experience preferred)
Regular travel to field locations (up to 50% of time if officed in Houston)
Availability for on-call responsibilities and emergency response
Ability to work in field environments with exposure to weather conditions, noise, and industrial hazards
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Eagle Ford experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and compliance requirements are met by employees and contractors
Direct daily field operations for assigned producing assets, ensuring optimal production rates and equipment reliability
Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce operating costs
Implement remedial actions to address production declines or equipment failures
Coordinate with reservoir engineering, production engineering, and facilities teams to optimize field operations
Lead a culture of safety excellence, ensuring all operations comply with company values, HSE policies, and regulatory requirements
Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (RRC, EPA, OSHA, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Provides strategic direction, performance management, and coaching to Production Superintendents who oversee day-to-day field execution
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure and significant change
Unify operational culture and deliver on transformational operational goals.
Foster collaboration across departments including engineering, land, regulatory, and finance
Manage contractor relationships and ensure adherence to company standards
Deliver budgeted production volumes and address variance to forecast
Own annual operating budgets (OPEX) for the South Texas business
Forecast, track, and analyze operational costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety or production
Approve AFEs and expenditures within delegated authority limits
Translate corporate strategy into actionable field-level execution plans
Evaluate and implement new technologies and operational practices to improve efficiency
Analyze production data, decline curves, and well performance metrics
Develop and execute strategies to maximize field level uptime and asset reliability
Coordinate facility upgrades, expansions, and major maintenance projects
Ensure integrity management programs for wells, pipelines, and surface facilities are executed
Oversee maintenance, I&E, automation, communications, measurement, and chemical treatment programs to ensure optimal system performance