Lead Variable Speed Drive Supervisor

ChampionX; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package with medical, etc

401(k) with company matching

Safety training and PPE provided

Job summary

ChampionX is seeking a Variable Speed Drive Supervisor to oversee VSD technicians in Odessa, TX. You will coordinate electrical troubleshooting, PLC/VFD documentation review, and root-cause analysis while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes safe operations, ERP-driven workflow management, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and raise throughput on ESP-related equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with VSDs/VFDs in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• ESP industry experience (service, engineering, repair, or manufacturing).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) for work orders and production tracking.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, ladder logic, I/O schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting for VSDs, electrical panels, and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of VSD technicians, including assembly, programming, testing, and maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient workflow aligned with manufacturing and ESP goals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Applications, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Review electrical schematics and PLC/VFD docs to support troubleshooting.
• Lead root-cause analysis for equipment failures and production defects.
• Maintain ERP-driven workflows for production orders, BOM validation, and work orders.

Skills

VSD/VFD knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership / supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

PLC programming concepts

HMI interfaces

Job description

ChampionX is seeking a Variable Speed Drive Supervisor to oversee VSD technicians in Odessa, TX. You will coordinate electrical troubleshooting, PLC/VFD documentation review, and root-cause analysis while partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes safe operations, ERP-driven workflow management, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and raise throughput on ESP-related equipment.