Production Foreman, Delaware Basin

Crescent Energy•Pecos, TX

About The Position

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. The Foreman-Production provides supervision and coordinates activities of production operations for the company. Implements and administers company policies and procedures as delegated by management. Overseas and directs the daily inspection, monitoring and operation of oil and gas leases. This role provides direct supervision of lease operators and field technicians, coordinates maintenance and optimization activities, and serves as the primary link between field operations, engineering, midstream, and regulatory teams. The Production Foreman ensures production targets are met while maintaining strict adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years oilfield experience including 5 years of supervisory experience as a foreman, assistant foreman or equivalent. (Bachelor’s degree in a technical field may be counted towards some of the experience required.)
Detailed knowledge of production operations and expertise in artificial life methods.
Effective project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees in the organization.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day production operations for assigned wells, facilities, and infrastructure.
Manages all aspects of the production operations for specified geographic area.
Monitor well performance, production volumes (oil, gas, water), and equipment uptime.
Identify and troubleshoot production issues including downtime, flow restrictions, artificial lift failures, and surface equipment problems.
Coordinate well startups, shut-ins, restarts, and production changes.
Performs typical responsibilities of management such as requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching.
Work is reviewed to ensure competency in meeting stated goals and objectives.
Selects, mentors, and develops production employees and provides direction on well allocation schedule and workload.
Responsible for evaluating and disciplining assigned production personnel and/or effectively recommending such actions.
Acts as first level contact with contractors, vendors and other outside agencies.
Maintains high quality relationships with land owners and contractors.
Acts as liaison between the field production operations staff and the Production Superintendent.
Provides guidance and direction in identifying and troubleshooting areas of concern.
Ensures Vital Energy employees and contractors adhere to Company, State, and Federal and Local rules, regulations and policies.
Demonstrates safe and ethical behavior at all times.
Working knowledge of artificial lift systems (ESP, rod pump, gas lift, plunger lift).