Operations Engineer

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 is responsible for front line optimization of artificial lift systems, supporting field operations, and enhancing overall system performance from reservoir to sales. This role serves as the primary engineering interface for field personnel, drives LOE-reduction initiatives, manages small-scale projects, and ensures new well commissioning is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field & Production Support

* Serve as the primary engineering liaison for field operations by responding to daily production issues, prioritizing corrective actions, and documenting resolutions.

* Conduct regular onsite field visits (minimum 2+ times per week) to assess well performance, inspect equipment, and proactively identify optimization opportunities.

* Partner with Production Engineers to evaluate workover candidates, artificial lift changes, and facility modifications using economic analysis (NPV, payout, LOE impact).

* Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for field operations to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.

* Review daily production data, downtime reports, and LOE trends to identify underperforming wells and implement corrective action plans.

Artificial Lift Optimization

* Execute well performance surveillance data (fluid levels, dynacards, casing pressures, run times, etc.) to optimize artificial lift systems and maximize production efficiency.

* Participate in pump teardown reviews to identify root causes and prevent recurrence of equipment failures.

* Identify bottlenecks (pressure restrictions, facility constraints, undersized equipment) and execute debottlenecking projects to increase throughput.

* Evaluate and optimize chemical treatment programs (corrosion, scale, paraffin, H2S) by tracking chemical spend vs. production performance and optimizing injection rates or equipment sizing as needed.

* Monitor artificial lift KPIs such as run life, failure frequency, lifting costs, and downtime, and work with engineers and field to implement continuous improvement initiatives

New Well Commissioning

* Lead commissioning of new wells, ensuring proper integration into production systems and adherence to operational and safety standards.

* Coordinate and manage flowback operations for new wells with field operations

* Work with production engineering team to execute installation of desired artificial lift equipment.

Project Management

* Develop detailed project scopes, cost estimates (AFE preparation), timelines, and resource plans for LOE reduction and production enhancement projects.

* Manage project execution from concept to closeout, tracking schedule, budget, and performance metrics.

* Manage projects to optimize LOE and / or production including planning, execution, resource allocation, and cost control.

* Monitor and report project costs, forecast expenditures, and implement corrective actions to prevent budget overruns.

System & Engineering Analysis

* Conduct structured root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment and system failures and implement corrective action plans.

* Evaluate and optimize compression systems, injection systems, and gas-lift infrastructure to ensure adequate pressure support and production…