RD&E Group Leader

responsibilities: Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Materials Compatibility team and the Waters, Deposits, and Hydrocarbons Analytical team Lead the team's technical effort under the guidance of the senior leadership, utilizing experience in fundamental science, oil field problem solving, chemical manufacturing/scale-up support, and project/people management Ensure each associate performs duties in a safe and efficient manner, maintains quality standards, and continues to grow and develop expertise Provide materials compatibility and analytical support for internal stakeholders and the company’s customers Apply performance management guidelines for setting performance goals, evaluating and promoting career growth and development, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending salary and performance adjustments. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technology teams to scope projects and identify needs/gaps to feed future projects Work closely with team members to help ensure effective and efficient operations Engage with key stakeholders to forecast sample and project demand to enable effective resource allocation to meet business timelines Identify opportunities for third-party testing to reduce sample backlogs and expand testing capabilities as needed Manage several projects at once while working within a fast-paced environment Hire and train new team members as needed Position Details: This position is located in Sugar Land, Texas. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer science or related scientific/technical discipline (required, and relevant experience including technology strategy development & implementation, leading & developing teams, and driving innovation. Education and experience should fall in one of the following levels: Bachelors degree and 7 years experience; OR Masters degree and 4 years experience; OR PhD and 2 years experience Five or more years of relevant experiences in management, technology development and innovation areas. Requires track record of successful technology development and leveraging of external technology. Ability to motivate individuals to operate as a part of a high-functioning team Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred Qualifications: For the Materials Compatibility team, experience with at least one of the following techniques is highly desired: Tensile, Hardness, measurement of corrosion rates, high pressure (2000 psi), high temperature (500 °F) immersion testing, failure analysis, electrochemistry (critical pitting temperature and anodic cyclic polarization). For the Waters, Deposits, and Hydrocarbons Analytical team, experience with common analytical techniques such as ICP, IC, XRF, XRD, SEM, and GC is highly desired. 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 Previous supervisory experience is preferred Experience with Specialty Chemicals in the Oil & Gas industry is preferred 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,