Optimization Engineer II

ChampionX; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an Optimization Engineer II for Midland, TX. The role focuses on optimizing production using ESPs, with to-the-field interaction and look-out monitoring to improve uptime. Expect planned weekend or holiday shifts as part of duties.

The position requires a engineering degree and 3 years of ESP optimization or related experience, with strong computer literacy and safety sensitivity. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical) required.
• 3 years of ESP optimization and/or application experience in oil and gas preferred.
• Field operations exposure with Electric Submersible Pumps and/or Multiphase Flow meters advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office) and ability to learn internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team and clients to optimize production for downhole and surface operations by preparing artificial lift recommendations.
• Participate in project activities and liaise between support team and operations.
• Use LOOKOUT to monitor well performance and address downtime reduction opportunities.
• Monitor daily production data and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Generate effective solutions and make timely, safe, ethical decisions.

Skills

ESP optimization

Field operations exposure

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

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 an Optimization Engineer II located in Midland, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What's In It For You:

• You will join a growing company offering competitive pay and benefits
• 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

What You Will Do:

• Support the sales team and client end users for the purpose of optimizing production for both downhole and surface operations by preparing artificial lift recommendations.
• Participate in project activities.
• Serve as liaison between support team and operations to effectively communicate operational questions & concerns to the Sales Engineers and Application Support Team.
• Utilize LOOKOUT for monitoring well performance data.
• Ensure accuracy and address downtime reduction opportunities.
• Monitor daily production inputs into electronic data capturing software and compare input data with output data for correctness.
• Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.
• Work is performed in shifts and may require working on a weekend or holiday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical)
• 3 years of ESP optimization and/or application experience in the oil and gas industry
• Field operations exposure with Electric Submersible Pumps and/or Multiphase Flow meters
• High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn internal software systems)
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Remote operations exposure
• Programming skills (python, sql, java)
• Prior experience that required excellent communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong ethics, effective time management, ability to multitask, adaptability, autonomy and self-motivation
• Working knowledge of other Artificial Lift methods, Completions and Production Fundamentals

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. 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.

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