Cable Spooling Technician

ChampionX•Odessa, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cable Spooling Technician is based in Odessa, Texas, and supports electrical submersible pump operations at customer rig sites. The technician drives a spooling truck and pulls a spooling trailer, inspects and repairs cable, and bands cable as it is installed into a well. The role also includes completing required Department of Transportation paperwork and maintaining the truck and trailer according to company standards. The technician must adapt to changing job assignments and be flexible to work overtime with little or no advance notice. This is a safety-sensitive role that may be subject to employer or customer drug testing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and can involve extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, and other environmental exposures. The job requires substantial physical activity, including lifting and moving objects, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, walking, and using hands and arms for cable work and related tasks. The position also requires close visual acuity, the ability to operate motor vehicles, and clear spoken communication with customers and coworkers. ChampionX became part of SLB following the acquisition completed on July 16, 2025. If selected, the employee will begin employment with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration. The company describes itself as a global technology company focused on energy innovation and creating a future with more energy and less carbon. It states a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fair and equal treatment in employment.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and an acceptable driving record.
One year of experience splicing electrical cable, spooling cable, and CT line.
Demonstrated ability to perform and repair armor on cable.
Demonstrated ability to band cable or CT line with a Forum banding tool.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to explain and train.
Ability to interact politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
Ability to work more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week as required to meet business needs.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, walking, and performing manual tasks.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in extreme heat and environments with hazards and exposure to atmospheric conditions and oils.

Responsibilities

Drive a spooling truck and pull a spooling trailer to customer rig sites.
Perform customer support activities for electrical submersible pumps.
Inspect and repair cable.
Use pneumatic and manual hand tools to band cable as it is installed into a well hole.
Complete DOT paperwork as required.
Adjust to changing job assignments and requirements, including working overtime with little or no advance notice.
Maintain the truck and trailer according to company standards.