Production Engineer – Unconventionals

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. Crescents 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

• Bachelors 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 .