ChampionX, has an immediate need for a
Principal Discipline Engineer (Chemical Manufacturing) to work out of our
Sugar Land, TX. Reporting to the Director of Process Technology and Quality, this role is focused supporting global manufacturing operations by providing advice, guidance and direction on technical aspects of operations to continually improve process safety, efficiency and quality performance. They will be a key liaison between centralized operations and manufacturing sites.
The individual must be an excellent communicator that can work effectively with personnel across R&D (Research & Development), Marketing, Procurement, and the global supply chain. The individual must possess a strong sense of ownership and be able to plan, organize, and conduct work that leads to data-based decision making.
What's in it For You:- The ability to make an impact 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, tuition reimbursement and more!
What You Will Do:- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the reaction or blend area of responsibility globally and provide advice
- Identify best practices across internal manufacturing operations and share across the network to improve manufacturing processes in terms of robustness, yield & quality
- Identify industry best practices and implement across the network to support world-class manufacturing operations
- Specifying and supporting installation of new equipment
- Be the leader in Process Safety across the area of responsibility by setting the standards for Principles of Design and validating Process Hazard Assessments
- Leading root cause analysis to support recurring issues with manufacturing equipment and/or processes
- Supporting Corporate Quality Assurance processes across the global manufacturing sites by coordinating key Quality Management processes such as GTT (Global Technology Transfers), PST (Product Setups), ASAP (Alternate Supplier Approvals)
- Coordinate New Product Introduction initiatives to ensure adequate resource and priority and providing guidance to RD&E
- Provide critical input to the Network Optimization and Make v Buy processes to ensure efficient utilization of resources and maximization of EBITDA
- Support the Digital Strategy of the manufacturing organization by providing SME knowledge and input
Minimum Qualifications: - Educated to degree level in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Chemical processing or similar working in a global manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Chemical manufacturing equipment and processes
- Proven experience with root cause analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience in product development or process development
- Advanced technical or business degree
- Project and process management leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
- Strong background in safety. Experience handling FMEA, PHA, PSSR.
- Hands on experience with statistical analysis.
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 operation.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At ChampionX, 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.
