Sr. Drilling Engineer

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy Management LLC in Houston seeks a Sr. Drilling Engineer to work with the Vice President of Well Delivery on well design and technical execution of drilling projects.

This role will prepare project timelines, cost estimates, and procedures, review reports for accuracy, track costs, and participate in post-project analysis. You will interface with field and office staff and drive safety, efficiency, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum a plus).
• 5+ years drilling operations experience; 3+ years onshore.
• Unconventional drilling experience in multi-discipline teams.
• Experience working with multiple technical disciplines and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project timelines, cost estimates and procedures; track costs and verify invoices.
• Prepare AFE proposals and detailed drilling procedures.
• Coordinate multiple contractors to maximize capital efficiency and minimize spud-to-production time.
• Assume project management responsibilities and identify better work processes.
• Support development and execution of programs for non-critical and some critical operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop well plans and direct drilling operations in diverse regions; analyze data and optimize performance.
• Provide input on vendor pricing and obtain bids for capital drilling programs.

Skills

Drilling operations

Onshore operations

Leadership

Cost optimization

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Petroleum engineering experience preferred

Tools

Reliability software

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 Sr. Drilling Engineer will be responsible for working directly with the Vice President of Well Delivery on the well design and the technical execution of drilling projects. This role will be responsible for completing assignments independently and under general supervision including preparing project timelines, cost estimates and procedures, reviewing reports and records for accuracy, tracking project costs, and participate in post project analysis. This role will have both the leadership, technical and communication skills to interface with both field and office-based staff and will also be self-motivated, team oriented, and results focused.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepares AFE proposals and detailed procedures for drilling operations
• 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
• Assume project management responsibilities: identify, recommend, and implement better work alternatives and business processes
• Assist in development and execution of programs for non-critical operations and possibly some critical operations
• Understand and provide oversight to ensure compliance with company HSE policies
• 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
• Works with the drilling team to negotiate vendor pricing for capital drilling program – requires obtaining and analyzing contractor bids
• Provide technical input and support in the development and administration of plans, policies and programs to optimize goals and assets
• Develop well plans and direct the daily activities for horizontal, directional, and vertical drilling operations within both geographically and geologically diverse areas
• Conduct self-directed preliminary research to determine optimum drilling design and operations parameters based
• Compile, review, and analyze cost and performance data associated with drilling activities to optimize drilling operations and cost reduction on offset data and other operator information
• Provide innovative technical support to drilling team to address specific issues which arise during planning and during operations phases
• Generate cost estimates and performs risk analysis for horizontal and vertical air and/or fluid drilling operations
• Complete routine and moderately complex drilling engineering assignments independently
• Collaborate with regulatory and geological/geophysical groups to construct appropriate well plans
• Applications for Permits to Drill
• Work with the Well-site Supervisors and contractors to execute well plans in the safest and most cost-effective manner
• Provide leadership in promoting a safe and environmentally responsible drilling operation
• Assure all operations are conducted according to respective regulatory requirements
• Generate End of Well reports
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering a plus
• 5+ years of industry experience in drilling operations with 3+ years of onshore.
• Unconventional drilling experience working in a multi-discipline team environment
• Experience working closely with multiple technical disciplines
• Practical experience or training in risk analysis
• Proficiency in reliability and maintenance software

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.