Operations Support Superintendent

Crescent Energy; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking an Operations Support Superintendent in Texas to lead multidisciplinary teams across Operations, maintenance, automation, I&E, and communications. The role emphasizes a strong HES mindset, safety leadership, and collaboration with field teams and external service providers.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in oil & gas operations, proven leadership, and the ability to manage priorities, staffing, budgets, and training while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent; oil & gas experience encouraged.
• Minimum 10 years in oil & gas operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in field operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable HES requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to operational issues.
• Proficiency with standard maintenance-management and operational technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible HES leadership and ensure safe, responsible work.
• Lead field teams supporting maintenance, automation, I&E, communications, and measurement.
• Partner with Operations to set priorities, resolve issues, and improve reliability.
• Manage contractors and third parties, including onboarding and cost control.
• Promote hazard identification, stop-work authority, and incident prevention.
• Coordinate maintenance, facility projects, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

HES mindset

Vendor management

Safety leadership

Communication

Field operations knowledge

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

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.

Operations Support Superintendent

This role leads multidisciplinary support teams and works closely with Operations, treating field operating teams as internal customers. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture while maintaining a strong commitment to health, environmental protection, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide visible HES leadership and ensure work is planned and performed safely and responsibly.
• Lead field teams supporting maintenance, automation, I&E, communications, and measurement.
• Partner with Operations to establish priorities, resolve issues, and improve equipment reliability and field performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to align resources, technical solutions, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Manage contractors and other third parties, including selection, onboarding, work quality, cost control, HES performance, and compliance with company requirements.
• Promote hazard identification, stop-work responsibility, incident prevention, operational discipline, and environmental stewardship.
• Coordinate support for planned and reactive maintenance, facility projects, operational changes, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and applicable health, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and the sharing of lessons learned.
• Manage staffing, budgets, work quality, and service delivery.
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and technical and HES training.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of oilfield facilities, production systems, maintenance practices, automation, I&E, communications, and measurement. They will bring proven field leadership experience, a strong HES mindset, sound operational judgment, and demonstrated success managing vendors, contractors, and other third parties. The candidate must be able to build productive relationships across technical, operations, and external service teams.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Relevant technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and oil and gas experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of oil and gas operations experience, including at least five years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading field-based technical or operational support teams.
• Working knowledge of applicable HES requirements, regulatory standards, and safe work practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to operational issues.
• Proficiency with standard business, maintenance-management, and operational technology systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to travel throughout the South Texas operating area and work outdoors in varying field and weather conditions.
• Availability to provide after-hours support and participate in emergency response when 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 [e-mail].