Facilities Engineer

Crescent Energy; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy seeks a Facilities Engineer to plan, design, and optimize upstream production facilities across its assets in Texas. You will collaborate with field operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance while supporting production optimization initiatives.

Required are a PE/AFE/API/ASME related credential, a strong engineering background, and experience with process flow diagrams, piping, and analytical methods to improve asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant professional certifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with safety focus.
• Experience in facility design, optimization, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify production facilities including separators, tanks, pumps, and piping.
• Lead HAZOPs and PSRs for new facilities and modifications.
• Track capital spend and conduct facility reviews with operations teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) / API / ASME certifications

Tools

Process modeling software

P&ID / PFD analysis

Hydraulic analysis tools

Job description

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 Facilities Engineer will play a vital role within the Development and Operations teams. The engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, optimization, and integrity of upstream oil and gas production facilities across our assets. This position will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations while maintaining strong communication with field operations and supporting production optimization initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with field operations team to optimize facility safety, performance, maximize uptime, and reduce operational disruptions.
• Design and specify production facilities including separators, tanks, pumps, compressors, and associated piping and instrumentation
• Participate in and lead HAZOPs and participate in PSSRs for new facilities and modifications.
• Create AFE's for facility modifications, equipment upgrades, tie-ins, and maintenance projects.
• Lead regularly scheduled facility reviews with field operations, production engineers, and maintenance teams.
• Track and monitor capital spending and facility-related costs to meet budget targets and KPI's.
• Diagnose root cause of facility and equipment failures, develop engineering solutions, evaluate economics, execute procedures, and perform lookbacks to improve systematic and recurring issues.
• Monitor facility performance and conduct surveillance to identify bottlenecks, debottlenecking opportunities, and optimization projects to maximize asset value.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE, regulatory, and environmental requirements including API, ASME, and state/federal regulations.
• Support permitting activities and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Benchmarking facility performance to competitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Anticipate travel to field locations as projects demand.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or related field of study
• At least eight (8) years of experience in the Oil & Gas Production Facilities or Chemical Process Industry
• Professional Engineer (PE), Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or related certifications
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of facility design principles and industry association best practices, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic analysis, and process modeling software.
• Understanding of upstream oil and gas separation equipment, artificial lift systems, and gathering systems.

Required Core Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate high ethical and professional behavior and decision making when working with others
• Solid understanding of well pad design, process flow diagrams, P&ID, equipment and piping drawings
• Proficiency and skill with engineering systems and applications, such as Engineering modeling programs
• Thorough knowledge of oil and gas engineering and safety obligations
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict deadlines
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work effectively with cross functional groups in solving business problems
• Computer skills; spreadsheet and project management software capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with management and across field and office peers
• Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and develop solutions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and foster and encourage teamwork
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures

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 [e-mail].

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.