CEOR Group Leader

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 have an immediate opening for an RD&E Group Leader for our Chemically Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR) Technology team in Sugar Land, TX. This individual will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of innovative technology solutions to achieve Recovery related business objectives. The CEOR RD&E Group Leader will report to the CEOR Technology Manager for the PCT Technology team and work in close collaboration with global business, Technology, New Product Development (NPD), Marketing, and Sales counterparts ensure inter-team and global connectivity.

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growing company offering competitive pay and benefits

• 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

What You Will Do:

• Lead the CEOR Technology team by ensuring all team members perform their duties safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality standards, while fostering innovation and continuous technical and personal/professional growth.

• Lead and coordinate Technology resources both on direct team in Sugar Land, TX and globally in other locations in accordance with business strategy, needs, and impact.

• Develops organizational talent and succession plans and provides ongoing coaching and mentoring for staff. Owns the strategy for team and organizational development, including safety and employee engagement.

• Ensures ongoing external awareness of technology, competitors, and emerging and disruptive opportunities.

• Engage directly with requestors to clarify needs, define project scope, and ensure alignment of expectations.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with team members to support effective and efficient daily operations.

• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members as needed to support team growth and capability development.

• Promote a culture of safety by modeling safe work practices and identifying opportunities for continuous safety improvement.

• Manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Actively participate in the broader RD&E community to contribute to business growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with 4 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with 6 years of relevant work experience or B.S. with 10 years of relevant work experience.

• Track record of successful technology development, new product / service launch and leveraging of external technology

• Proven ability to motivate and lead individuals as part of a high-performing team.

• Strong commitment to safety, including safe handling of chemicals and equipment, and promoting a safe work environment for colleagues and self.

• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills.

• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both within and outside the business.

• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Experience with enhanced oil recovery methods/business.

• Experience with Specialty Chemicals in the Oil & Gas industry.

Physical Demands:

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

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

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. For more news and information, visit SLB.com. Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.

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.