Senior Process Specialist

Upgrading Process SME – Oil & Gas

Compensation

• Base Salary: $125,000 – $144,000
• Bonus: 15% annual bonus potential
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview

ChampionX is seeking an experienced Upgrader Process Subject Matter Expert & Industry Marketer to support its Chemical Technologies segment. This individual will play a critical role in defining standards, best practices, tools, training programs, and audit frameworks while shaping market strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and helping develop new target markets and product offerings.

This is a highly visible, strategic role for a motivated technical leader who wants to shape the future of the organization and drive measurable impact across process treatment, sales, marketing, and product development.

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape your career within a growth-focused organization
• Inclusive, collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas
• Strong emphasis on sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Best Practices

• Develop and maintain standardized best-practice documentation for process treatment applications
• Serve as a recognized technical leader in process treatment within the oil & gas industry
• Support troubleshooting efforts and technical audits at customer sites

Training, Tools & Enablement

• Design and lead training programs for field representatives
• Develop technical tools to enhance field effectiveness and customer support
• Create field-facing collateral to support selling and customer engagement
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing activities within internal databases (CORE)

Market Strategy & Industry Leadership

• Maintain a deep understanding of upgrading, crude, and finished fuel product markets
• Develop and execute market strategies to strengthen ChampionX’s leadership position
• Conduct regular SWOT analyses across industries, segments, customers, and sites
• Actively participate in professional organizations and industry forums

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with field representatives to understand customer needs and competitive dynamics
• Collaborate with Product Line Managers on product catalog development and pricing strategy
• Manage new product initiatives with R&D and cross-functional teams—from ideation through commercialization
• Facilitate global collaboration cadences across sales, marketing, R&D, and technical teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology
• 10 years of experience in crude and/or fuel process treatment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Solid financial acumen, including understanding P&L impacts and market-driven decision-making
• Willingness to travel extensively (~50% or greater) to customer sites