ChampionX is currently looking for a highly motivated GHG Detection and Instrumentation Scientist in Houston, TX. The Instrumentation Scientist will be primarily responsible for leading the development and innovation of the greenhouse gas sensing program.

What's In It For You:

• The ability to make an impact on the global climate and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Work with other scientists and programmers to develop, test, and prototype new hardware to detect and quantify methane emissions. This hardware will be for use in our manned aircraft, UAVs or ground based systems.

• Integrate selected instruments with off-the-shelf drones using manufacturer supplied APIs.

• Define requirements and manage Development and, testing, and support of mobile device apps to communicate with selected data acquisition devices, focusing on real-time data for optimal situational awareness.

• Work with customers to ensure their needs are being met, problems solved and ultimately our drones are accurately and reliably detecting and quantifying their emissions.

• Based on customer discussions, constantly developing new technologies to increase the functionality of the emissions detection systems.

• Embeds a culture of safety and ensures that all activities are performed in a manner that conforms to company safety and regulatory requirements and policies. Reinforces the company safety culture and holds self and other personnel accountable for good safety practice. Focuses on achieving our goal of zero harm to personnel and to the environment.

• Participates on the RD&E Leadership Team providing scientific/technical counsel on scientific/technology advancements, new product and service opportunities, and improvements in operational/organizational efficiencies and productivity.

• Ensures the development and utility of intellectual property, through patent filings, trade secrets, and the support of technical notebooks and reports.

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

• Undertake project tasks and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree (PhD or MS + 2 years' experience) in Engineering, Physics or related field.

• Experience with designing instrumentation for scientific purposes.

• Ability to work closely and communicate clearly as part of a small team in a collaborative environment is required.

• Requires track record of successful technology development and leveraging of external technology.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage well with customers to translate their needs into effective programs.

• Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of design, scientific procedures and processes, and data analysis.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

• Complex programming experience and a strong desire to learn and grow in new advanced data techniques and software capabilities as the needs of the client change.

• Self-Driven work ethic.

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objective; Develops realistic action plans.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Facility Specific Additions to Competencies, Skills and Knowledge:

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, 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.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.