Lead Chemist

ChampionX

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About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Chemist in our Reservoir and Drilling Chemicals (RDC) RD&E group located in Sugar Land, Texas. The Lead Chemist will provide chemical solutions to our customers and lead new product development related to the Well Construction (cementing & drilling) product lines. The Lead Chemist will also support field evaluation at customer sites, manufacturing and supply chain support, and customer-facing technical support. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Geology, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience; or M.S. in Chemistry, Geology, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related fields with 7+ years of experience; or a B.S. with 9+ years of experience.
• Experience with drilling fluids additives for Oil and Water based drilling fluids.
• Experience formulating products for the oil and gas or related industries.
• Ability to operate independently and as a part of a high-functioning team.
• Ability to work with business counterparts to support our customers and new technology adoption.
• Demonstrated expertise in driving multiple initiatives to completion with quick, impactful results.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in well construction and completion (application, formulation and/or testing).
• Strong problem-solving skills and track record of successful innovation in the form of conference papers and/or patents.
• Product development experience with taking a product from lab scale to commercial scale.
• Prior experience with mentoring and training other scientists.
• Detail orientated and excellent time management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both within and outside the business.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Deliver innovative solutions to customer problems related to Cementing & Drilling applications.
• Develop new Cementing & Drilling products through synthesis, formulation, and testing.
• Manage mid-high complexity projects once established.
• Support entire product life cycle, including both laboratory and field technical support.
• Communicate technical recommendations or test results to a wide range of audiences including internal and external customers.
• Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members.

Benefits

• The ability 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.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree