Production Systems Architect

Crescent Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking a Production Systems Architect in Houston to lead strategy and governance of Production Accounting and related operations.

You will partner with Production Accounting, Operations, Engineering, Measurement, Regulatory, IT, and vendors to design scalable architectures, improve data integrity, and automate processes that enhance reporting and allocation performance across a multi-asset portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IS/CS/Engineering.
• 7+ years supporting upstream oil & gas production accounting systems.
• Expertise with Merrick ProCount, Field Operator, SQL Server, production accounting, allocations, measurement, reporting, and SCADA integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Crescent's Production Accounting systems architecture.
• Lead integrations between SCADA, Field Operator, ProCount, reporting platforms, and enterprise databases.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Drive automation, production reporting, and data governance improvements.
• Coordinate upgrades, testing, migrations, and vendor relationships.
• Support acquisitions onboarding and asset integration.

Skills

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Production Accounting

Data Governance

Systems Integration

Automation

SQL Development

Production Reporting

Operational Workflow Design

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership

Technical Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Merrick ProCount

Field Operator

SQL Server

SCADA integrations

Carte

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 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.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.

Production data serves as the operational foundation for production accounting, regulatory reporting, revenue distribution, and informed business decision-making across Crescent's operated assets. As the company continues to expand through acquisitions, maintaining scalable production systems, standardized data governance, and reliable system integrations is essential to sustaining operational excellence.
The Production Systems Architect is responsible for the strategy, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of Crescent's Production Accounting systems ecosystem. Serving as the technical steward for enterprise production systems, this role leads the design, optimization, and long-term evolution of ProCount, Field Operator, Carte, SCADA integrations, and related operational technologies supporting Production Accounting and Field Operations.
Partnering closely with Production Accounting, Operations, Engineering, Measurement, Regulatory, IT, and external software vendors, the Production Systems Architect develops scalable system architecture, strengthens enterprise data integrity, improves operational workflows, and advances automation initiatives that enhance production reporting, allocation performance, and operational efficiency across a growing multi-asset portfolio.

Enterprise Production Systems Strategy & Architecture

• Serve as the enterprise owner and technical steward of Crescent's Production Accounting systems architecture.
• Develop and continuously enhance long-term architecture supporting production accounting and field operations.
• Establish scalable design standards supporting future acquisitions.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic enhancements.

Systems Integration & Data Governance

• Lead integrations between SCADA, Field Operator, ProCount, reporting platforms, and enterprise databases.
• Establish governance standards for master data, allocation hierarchies, routes, and meter relationships.
• Ensure production data integrity, auditability, and consistency across the enterprise.
• Partner with IT to establish integration standards and architecture documentation.

Operational Systems Optimization & Automation

• Lead automation initiatives that improve allocation performance and reduce manual effort.
• Design scalable production reporting solutions.
• Drive process improvement through workflow redesign and technology innovation.

Production Data Analytics & Technical Solutions

• Develop advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex production systems issues.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, integrations, and business rules.

Enterprise Systems Support & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary technical resource for ProCount, Field Operator, Carte, and related applications.
• Coordinate upgrades, testing, migrations, and vendor relationships.
• Support acquisition onboarding and production systems integration.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Promote continuous improvement across Production Accounting technology.
• Benchmark systems against industry best practices.
• Develop performance metrics for reliability, automation, and data quality.

Education / Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years supporting upstream oil & gas production accounting systems.
• Expertise with Merrick ProCount, Field Operator, SQL Server, production accounting, allocations, measurement, reporting, and SCADA integrations.

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI or Snowflake.
• Cloud or hybrid infrastructure experience.
• Multi-asset acquisition integration experience.

Skills & Competencies

Enterprise Systems Architecture Production Accounting Systems Data Governance Systems Integration Automation SQL Development Production Reporting Operational Workflow Design Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Leadership Technical Communication Change Management

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Production Accounting Manager and serves as the technical steward for Production Accounting systems and operational data architecture across Crescent's operated assets. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Measurement, Regulatory, IT, and software vendors to ensure production systems remain scalable, reliable, and aligned with the company's long-term operational strategy.

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].