Diagnostic Solutions RD&E Leader - Materials & Analytics

ChampionX; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Company-paid pension

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an RD&E Group Leader for the Diagnostic Solutions team in Sugar Land, Texas. You will align resources, prioritize projects, and serve as a liaison with customers to define scopes and provide updates.

You will lead Materials Compatibility and Waters, Deposits & Hydrocarbons Analytics teams, drive safety, quality, and talent development, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Tech to scope future work.

Qualifications

• Degree in analytical chemistry or materials science with leadership experience.
• 7+ years in management, technology development or innovation.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the Materials Compatibility and Waters, Deposits, and Hydrocarbons Analytics teams.
• Lead projects under senior leadership, applying fundamental science to oilfield challenges.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and talent development across teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Technology to scope projects and identify needs.
• Hire and train new team members and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Analytical chemistry / materials science degree

Tools

ICP

IC

XRF

XRD

SEM

GC

Job description

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an RD&E Group Leader for the Diagnostic Solutions team in Sugar Land, Texas. You will align resources, prioritize projects, and serve as a liaison with customers to define scopes and provide updates.

You will lead Materials Compatibility and Waters, Deposits & Hydrocarbons Analytics teams, drive safety, quality, and talent development, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Tech to scope future work.