Reservoir Engineer- Uinta

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. We are looking for a Reservoir Engineer to join our Uinta Asset team. This role will encompass working on a multi-disciplinary team focused on development and asset optimization. The job presents an exciting opportunity to work in a Basin that is relatively new to horizontal development and a challenge to delineate thousands of feet of stacked pay. The team is lean, fast paced, and given the autonomy to drive decisions. This role will require you to be a self-starter, curious, collaborative, and provide exceptional technical work through a commercial lens. Additionally, you will support the budget and planning process, Land ground game, and production operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (preferably Petroleum Engineering)
8+ years of experience, minimum of 4 years of Reservoir Engineering experience
Experience working unconventional reservoirs in the Lower 48 or Canada
Proficient in using Aries or ComboCurve
Proficient in using Whitson+ or Harmony
Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experience as a contributing team member for an active horizontal drilling program
Can independently provide technical and commercial inputs for development planning and operations
Experience in another engineering discipline (i.e. production, completions, etc.)
Assisted in annual reserves and/or A&D processes
Experience working or evaluating assets in the Rockies
Familiarity with SPEE best practices in type well construction
Proficient in using commercial software to perform RTA or PTA (CPG Analysis)
Use of economic software to provide analysis for AFE’s, development planning, operations (i.e. workovers), acreage evaluations, and when necessary larger acquisitions and divestitures
Perform field surveillance at a large scale; preferably using Spotfire or similar software
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate across disciplines and up the management chain
Strong presentation skills, can distill complex sub-surface work into digestible findings and recommendations.
Commercially minded, working towards solutions and optimizations that add value

Responsibilities

Accountable for PDP forecasts and type curves for your respective area/set of wells
Deliver AFE’s and capital project recommendations for your area
Provide technical support for field development, including appraisal plans, spacing and completion trials, and competitor benchmarking
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team as an expert in sub-surface matters and a stakeholder in surface operations
Assist in technical support for annual reserves and A&D work
Support annual budget and planning processes; including commercial and LOE analyses, production forecasts, and field development strategy
Responsible for drawdown plan of all wedge wells
Work with state and regulatory bodies on field rules and development planning
Regularly participate in sub-surface and operations team meetings
Attend the field on a semi-annual basis to conduct well reviews with the Operations teams