Assistant Process Operator

Schlumberger Limited; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & training

Safety culture

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Benefits package

Job summary

ChampionX is now part of SLB, and an Assistant Plant Operator is being sought for the Odessa, TX site. You will support daily production in a chemical technologies manufacturing environment, blending, reacting, packaging and transferring finished products while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and the capacity to work with PPE in an industrial setting. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds and perform stairs, ladders, bending, squatting.
• Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with PPE.
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily production tasks in a safe, efficient manner.
• Blend, react, package, and transfer finished products while maintaining quality.
• Operate pumps, mixers, automation systems, and packaging equipment.
• Perform forklift operations for material movement.
• Complete production tickets, receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping docs.
• Inspect equipment and maintain housekeeping standards daily.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain accuracy.
• Follow ISO requirements and company SOPs.
• Collaborate with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Assistant Plant Operator located in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What's in it For You:

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology and continuous education
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
• The opportunity to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Complete daily work functions within production operations in a safe and efficient manner
• Blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment
• Perform forklift operations to move raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the facility
• Complete production documentation including production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and work areas while maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Comply with all plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO requirements and company operating procedures
• Work closely with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations
• Location: Odessa, TX
• Department: Chemical Technologies Manufacturing Operations
• Reports to: Production Team Leads
• Ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator
• Physically able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment
• Must have the ability to safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year Process Technology degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant
• Minimum of one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal business systems
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong work ethic, effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

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.

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.

We believe your best work comes from feeling supported, empowered, and connected – wherever you are in your journey. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and culture to help you belong, advance, and succeed.

Culture and Values

For more than 100 years, we've been at the forefront of energy innovation; solving problems considered impossible while building a safe and inclusive culture.

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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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