ChampionX

RD&E Group Leader

USA - Texas - Sugar Land

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

SEMPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

About the role

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025.
As a Group Leader, you will align resources and prioritize projects amongst your team to ensure targets are met.
This is a leadership position, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and talent development of their teams.

Lead the team's technical effort under the guidance of the senior leadership, utilizing experience in fundamental science, oil field problem solving, chemical manufacturing/scale-up support, and project/people management
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technology teams to scope projects and identify needs/gaps to feed future projects
Manage several projects at once while working within a fast-paced environment

Bachelors degree and 7 years experience
Masters degree and 4 years experience
PhD and 2 years experience
Requires track record of successful technology development and leveraging of external technology.
Ability to travel up to 20%

For the Waters, Deposits, and Hydrocarbons Analytical team, experience with common analytical techniques such as ICP, IC, XRF, XRD, SEM, and GC is highly desired.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both within and outside the business
Previous supervisory experience is preferred
Experience with Specialty Chemicals in the Oil & Gas industry is preferred
Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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Apply performance management guidelines for setting performance goals, evaluating and promoting career growth and development, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending salary and performance adjustments.

A flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a company-paid pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon.
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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best.
We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants.
In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
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