RD&E Group Leader

ChampionX • Sugar Land, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an RD&E Group Leader for our Diagnostic Solutions team located in Sugar Land, Texas. As a Group Leader, you will align resources and prioritize projects amongst your team to ensure targets are met. You will act as a liaison with internal and external customers to define scopes of work and communicate project updates. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has a strong track record of leading project teams to deliver technical solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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%

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• A flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools and technology
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a company-paid pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level