Sr. Technical Project Manager

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of Champion

X on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with Champion

X and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Sr. Technical Project Manager - Oilfield Chemicals in our Production Chemical Technologies - NAO (North America Offshore) and MCA (Mexico & Central America) Strategic Energy and Support group located in Sugar Land, TX. If you are a strong technical professional who thrives in leading complex, cross-functional projects in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.

What's in it for You

* 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

* Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do

Production Chemistry:

* Support oilfield chemistry commercialization and deployment efforts, including field trials; generate high-quality call reports and data capture that inform business decisions

* Plan, lead, and execute complex oilfield chemistry technical projects-from scoping and charter through implementation, handover, and lessons learned-owning schedule, risk, and stakeholder communications

* Review technical recommendations, third party and internal, and ensure alignment with industry norms and best practices (chemistry applicability, dosage levels, and application methodology)

* Develop and deploy best practices and standard work for products, programs, and applications within assigned industry segments; create technical audit templates and best-practice documentation

* Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data, and providing written recommendations to optimize customer operations

* Participate in industry events and technical trade associations (e.g., AMPP, SPE, etc.), including presenting papers and contributing to technical committees

Sales and Account Management:

* Identify account opportunities and coordinate with Key Account Managers and Sales Management; provide support in customer "Must Keep" situations

* Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, District Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Industry Marketers, Technical Services, Executive Accounts and customers to support execution of technical projects

* Work with field organization to quantify the financial impact of company programs/applications/systems and document specifications for effective solutions

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship-train and coach salesforce and junior technical personnel; raise technical competency across the team

Project Management:

* Monitor group processes and results to identify quality and efficiency targets; establish measures to track quality and drive continuous improvement

* Create cost-benefit analyses and project/process plans; anticipate obstacles and develop contingency plans to meet objectives

* Perform onsite audit support, which may include offshore travel, for pre-bid technical qualification, including laboratory testing, qualification, and process-flow documentation

* Support projects throughout project life cycle from Pre-FEED through start - up (First Oil)

Safety Leadership:

* Ensure a safe work environment, promote a safety culture, and actively work to achieve Goal Zero

Position Details:

* Office located in:
Sugar Land, TX

* Work week and shift:
Typically, Monday-Friday; on-call for general questions with infrequent after-hours contact

* Travel up to 30%, with periodic overnight travel including offshore as project needs dictate

Minimum Qualifications:

* BS in Chemistry Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry or related science degree

* 10 years of industry experience in oilfield/production chemicals

* 3 years of work experience in a field support or senior sales position

* Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or complex technical projects with cross-functional stakeholders across a variety of application types, chemistries, and customers

* Effective time management and ability to multi-task across concurrent projects

* Experience in technical service and/or sales with proficiency in troubleshooting, product selection, application, and optimization

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey and transfer technical knowledge effectively to diverse audiences.

* Experience across multiple sites and broad, diverse situations; resilience and agility in team-selling and cross-functional execution

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

* No immigration sponsorship offered

Physical Demands:

* Able to pass a company physical

* Able to bend, squat down, and reach above your head

* Ability to climb stairs and ladders

* May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 55 pounds chest high.

* Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

* 11+…