Gauger

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 Gauger coordinates and manages all aspects of oil handling, to include but not limited to, maintaining sellable oil, reconciling discrepancies between reported volumes and sold volumes, engaging with vendors to expedite sales, and basic maintenance of tools and telemetry.  They are responsible for accurate measurement & recording of oil or any oil by-product’s volume, quality, pressure, temperature, RVP, and other parameters that affect sales volumes. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Receive loads from pumpers; track & recall loads as necessary to ensure timely hauls and keep daily log.
•    Settle any disputed run tickets.
•    Ensure Lease Operators are able to thief oil and leave tolerance ticket.
•    Train Lease Operators on new technology and methods
•    Witness meter calibrations on LACTs
•    Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all activities.
•    Conduct other tasks as required by supervisor which are unique to the assigned geographic area.
•    Ensuring all equipment is installed and calibrated, and tank strappings have been collected from purchasers and input into the system as new vessels are put into service.
•    Acting as a mentor to lease operators to teach them how to work bad oil, maintain sellable oil, and ensure it is sold in a timely manner, minimizing oil inventory.
•    Coordinating all fluid sampling to ensure RVP remains within tolerances.
•    Ensure all personnel follow the Oil Handling SOP.
•    Provides coordination and communication between purchasers, production accounting, field personnel, management, and vendors 
•    Resolve discrepancies between tolerance tickets and run tickets.
•    Serve as a fit-tested resource to assist at H2S facilities.
•    Ensure tank telemetry is maintained and can be utilized in lieu of gauges where necessary
•    Ensure all H2S facilities are properly identified and communicated to the appropriate levels to ensure employees, contractors and purchasers are aware of potential hazards 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

•    Meet and maintain eligibility to drive a company vehicle
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent
•    General knowledge of safe oil and gas productions operation
•    Working knowledge of LACT units and oil measurement protocols
•    2 to 5 years pumping or gauging experience
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees across the organization.
•    Good understanding of SCADA and other applicable technology 
•    Moderate computer-based skills, to include all MS Office products
•    Must be self-motivated, strong ethics, ability to work with minimum supervision, have reliable attendance and demonstrate flexible, cooperative behavior

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
•    Digitally Enabled – Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology software.  
•    Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
•    Interpersonal Intelligence - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
•    Persuades – Using sound compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes and gases is common. The noise level is moderate to loud and includes sounds of construction, equipment operations, and trucks and like equipment. Job hazards include working in normal light and heavy construction activities and working around pressurized gas, liquids, electricity, and waste lines and under all weather conditions.  Overtime is a requirement of the job. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level.  Work may require frequent pushing, pulling, or carrying 50-to-75-pound objects such as tools, equipment work operations. Overtime is a requirement of the job. Work involves standing and walking most of the time but may involve limited sitting and driving for periods. 

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 recruitment@crescentenergyco.com.