Crescent Energy

Drilling Engineer

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

Company Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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Prepare project timelines, cost estimates and procedures, review reports and records for accuracy, track project costs, verify invoices and may participate in post project analysis

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Prepares AFE proposals and detailed procedures for drilling operations

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Requires the coordination of many contractors – this must be optimized to maximize capital efficiency and to minimize time between well spud and date of first production.

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Assume project management responsibilities: identify, recommend, and implement better work alternatives and business processes

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Assist in development and execution of programs for non-critical operations and possibly some critical operations

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Understand and provide oversight to ensure compliance with company HSE policies

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Prepare field reviews, wellbore schematics, cost estimates and procedures for downhole and surface operations; analysis of production and pressure data; basic understanding of reservoir engineering and economic evaluations

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Works with the drilling team to negotiate vendor pricing for capital drilling program – requires obtaining and analyzing contractor bids.

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Provide technical input and support in the development and administration of plans, policies and programs to optimize goals and assets

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Develop well plans and direct the daily activities for horizontal, directional, and vertical drilling operations within both geographically and geologically diverse areas

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Compile, review, and analyze cost and performance data associated with drilling activities to optimize drilling operations and cost reduction

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Conduct self-directed preliminary research to determine optimum drilling design and operations parameters based on offset data and other operator information

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Provide innovative technical support to drilling team to address specific issues which arise during planning and during operations phases

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Generate cost estimates and performs risk analysis for horizontal and vertical air and/or fluid drilling operations

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Complete routine and moderately complex drilling engineering assignments independently

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Collaborate with regulatory and geological/geophysical groups to construct appropriate well plans and Applications for Permits to Drill

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Work with the Well-site Supervisors and contractors to execute well plans in the safest and most cost-effective manner

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Provide leadership in promoting a safe and environmentally responsible drilling operation

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Assure all operations are conducted according to respective regulatory requirements

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Generate End of Well reports

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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

Qualifications

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Petroleum Engineering a plus

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Experience: 5+ years of industry experience in drilling operations with 3+ years of onshore. Unconventional drilling experience working in a multi-discipline team environment

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Skills: Proficiency in reliability and maintenance software, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Key Competencies

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Well Planning/Construction

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Directional planning and implementation

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BHA Design/Analysis

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Cement design and planning

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Mud design /Solids Control Design and Management

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Deviated, Horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling

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Pad Drilling / Anti-Collision planning and monitoring

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Air Drilling Design and Operations a plus

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Casing Design/Operations Parameters

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Well Control

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Risk Analysis

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Well Cost Estimating/Analysis

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Possess a basic understanding of well lifecycle

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Some understanding of commercial and business aspects of oil and gas industry

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Able to prioritize multiple projects

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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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High degree of initiative

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Strong attention to detail and an ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy

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Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

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Independent and Collaborative Research and Analytical Skills

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Presentation skills

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Strong technical and interpersonal skills

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 Kimberly Kalsey at Kimberly.Kalsey@crescentenergyco.com.

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