Shop Technician - Gas Lift

ChampionX; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, 40

Job summary

ChampionX in Odessa, TX is seeking a Gas Lift Shop Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain gas lift equipment, ensuring reliability and supporting shop activities.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, 2 years of shop experience, and the ability to work overtime and weekends. Safety and quality are emphasized, with opportunities for growth within a global technology company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of mechanical shop experience.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• This safety-sensitive role may be subject to drug testing.
• Read, understand and speak English.
• Must be willing to work overtime and Saturdays as required.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, oversee repairs and maintenance; maintain records of breakdowns and part usage; investigate root causes.
• Assist shop with problem identification, troubleshooting and equipment issue resolution; determine rework/repair/scrap decisions.
• Oversee spare parts inventory; may use a computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinate and direct contractors for repairs and installations; maintain good relations with internal customers and contractors.
• Maintain toolkit, supplies, and requisite tool inventory.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections as part of Emergency Response Procedures.
• Lead Lean 5S+1 project as a role model.
• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize hand or power tools and heavy equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, safely.
• Assist with inventory counts of current stock levels to identify shortages or excesses.
• Complete inspections and repair parts and routine maintenance on capillary trailers.
• Deliver parts to technicians on job sites.

Skills

Mechanical shop experience

English literacy

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

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 Gas Lift Shop Technician located in Odessa, TX. The Shop Technician will be hands‑on mechanical specialist responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gas lift equipment, ensuring operational reliability, and supporting overall shop activities.

This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s In It For You

• Earn Field Service Bonus
• Thrive in a company that values safety and continuous improvement and encourages career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do

• Attend to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and oversee equipment improvements and time critical repairs; maintain preventative maintenance and breakdown report and part usage records; investigate the root cause and recommend course of action.
• Assists shop on problem identification, trouble shooting and equipment issue resolution and repair. Evaluate non-conforming products to determine appropriate requirements to rework, repair, or scrap items.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and may use a computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinate and direct contractors for specialized repairs and installations; maintain good working relations with internal customers and contractors.
• Maintain toolkit, supplies, and requisite tool inventory.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections as a part of the Emergency Response Procedures.
• Lead and implement Lean 5S + 1 project as a role model.
• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize hand or power tools and heavy equipment, such as, forklifts and pallet jacks in a safe, reliable manner.
• Assist with inventory counts of current stock levels to identify potential shortages or excesses.
• Complete inspections, repair of parts and routine maintenance on capillary trailers.
• Deliver parts to technicians on job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED
• 2 years of mechanical shop experience
• Experience using hand tools
• Valid drivers license
• This safety-sensitive role may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
• Read, understand and speak English
• Must be willing to work overtime and Saturdays as required

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes and safety glasses
• May stand, walk, stoop, sit, bend, twist, grasp, lift, and climb
• Requires visual and hearing acuity
• Work primarily occurs in a heated and air-conditioned manufacturing environment
• Hazards include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current or exposure to chemicals
• Atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin may include fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Potential skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

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.

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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.