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Production Engineer- Permian

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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 Production Engineer is responsible for maximizing production performance, minimizing downtime, and improving recovery across unconventional assets. This role works closely with field operations and cross-functional technical teams to identify optimization opportunities, execute well interventions, and implement data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with operational ownership to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective production results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Optimization & Surveillance

  • Monitor, evaluate, and standardize well performance surveillance to identify trends, degradation, and optimization opportunities
  • Lead implementation of cash-flow-focused optimization initiatives, including operating parameter changes, debottlenecking, artificial lift optimization, and cost structure improvements
  • Co-lead cross functional engagements with reservoir to effectively forecast well performance and support proactive intervention planning

2. Well Operations & Artificial Lift Management

  • Plan and execute production operations and well intervention including scopes of work, AFEs, and detailed well programs for workovers, recompletions, and routine maintenance
  • Design, select, and optimize artificial lift systems (rod pump, ESP, gas lift, plunger lift), including equipment sizing, failure analysis, operating envelope definition, and life-cycle cost optimization
  • Evaluate and apply emerging technologies to enhance well performance and reliability

3. Failure Analysis, Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Diagnose root causes of equipment and well performance failures and implement corrective actions through structure analysis.
  • Track, forecast, and manage LOE and capital expenditures to meet budget and KPI targets and proactively understand variance to expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through standardization, best practices, and data-driven insights to support planning, execution, and post-job evaluations.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration, HSE & Reporting

  • Collaborate with reservoir, geology, completions, drilling, and facilities teams to align production strategies to maximize asset cash flow.
  • Support completion and flowback optimization through early-time production analysis and feedback
  • Ensure compliance with all HSE, regulatory, and company standards
  • Prepare and present clear, data-driven recommendations to leadership, communicating risks and value

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of production engineering experience (unconventional experience preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of artificial lift systems and well intervention design
  • Proficiency in production data analysis and engineering software tools
  • Demonstrated ability to manage field operations and cross-functional projects
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Work Environment

  • Combination of office-based analysis and regular field interaction
  • At least quarterly travel to field locations required

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

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