Sr. Technical Project Manager

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Sr. Technical Project Manager - Oilfield Chemicals in our Production Chemical Technologies - NAO (North America Offshore) and MCA (Mexico & Central America) Strategic Energy and Support group located in Sugar Land, TX. If you are a strong technical professional who thrives in leading complex, cross-functional projects in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.

What's in it for You

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do

Production Chemistry:

• Support oilfield chemistry commercialization and deployment efforts, including field trials; generate high-quality call reports and data capture that inform business decisions
• Plan, lead, and execute complex oilfield chemistry technical projects-from scoping and charter through implementation, handover, and lessons learned-owning schedule, risk, and stakeholder communications
• Review technical recommendations, third party and internal, and ensure alignment with industry norms and best practices (chemistry applicability, dosage levels, and application methodology)
• Develop and deploy best practices and standard work for products, programs, and applications within assigned industry segments; create technical audit templates and best-practice documentation
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data, and providing written recommendations to optimize customer operations
• Participate in industry events and technical trade associations (e.g., AMPP, SPE, etc.), including presenting papers and contributing to technical committees

Sales and Account Management:

• Identify account opportunities and coordinate with Key Account Managers and Sales Management; provide support in customer "Must Keep" situations
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, District Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Industry Marketers, Technical Services, Executive Accounts and customers to support execution of technical projects
• Work with field organization to quantify the financial impact of company programs/applications/systems and document specifications for effective solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship-train and coach salesforce and junior technical personnel; raise technical competency across the team

Project Management:

• Monitor group processes and results to identify quality and efficiency targets; establish measures to track quality and drive continuous improvement
• Create cost-benefit analyses and project/process plans; anticipate obstacles and develop contingency plans to meet objectives
• Perform onsite audit support, which may include offshore travel, for pre-bid technical qualification, including laboratory testing, qualification, and process-flow documentation
• Support projects throughout project life cycle from Pre-FEED through start - up (First Oil)

Safety Leadership:

• Ensure a safe work environment, promote a safety culture, and actively work to achieve Goal Zero

Position Details:

• Office located in: Sugar Land, TX
• Work week and shift: Typically, Monday-Friday; on-call for general questions with infrequent after-hours contact
• Travel up to 30%, with periodic overnight travel including offshore as project needs dictate

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry or related science degree
• 10 years of industry experience in oilfield/production chemicals
• 3 years of work experience in a field support or senior sales position
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or complex technical projects with cross-functional stakeholders across a variety of application types, chemistries, and customers
• Effective time management and ability to multi-task across concurrent projects
• Experience in technical service and/or sales with proficiency in troubleshooting, product selection, application, and optimization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey and transfer technical knowledge effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience across multiple sites and broad, diverse situations; resilience and agility in team-selling and cross-functional execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• No immigration sponsorship offered

Physical Demands:

• Able to pass a company physical
• Able to bend, squat down, and reach above your head
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 55 pounds chest high.
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 11+ years of industry experience in oilfield/production chemicals
• 4+ years of work experience in an offshore field support role
• Advanced flow modeling software such as ScaleSoft Pitzer, OLI ScaleChem, PVTsim, OLGA, PipeSim, Multi-Corr or related software
• Application experience across water treatment, petrochemical, and oilfield chemicals
• Advanced interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring
• Advanced problem-solving skills and systematic approach to root-cause analysis; ability to anticipate problems and develop contingency plans
• Familiarity with GTR (RD&E Project Request system) or similar systems and tools used for technical documentation and reporting

About Us:

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. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there. For more news and information, visit SLB.com Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. 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.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.