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+ years of industry experience in oilfield/production chemicals
• 4+ years of…