Production Operation Specialist

SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Local Production CDL Operator located in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What's in it For You:

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology and continuous education
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
• The opportunity 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
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) with company matching and more!
• Starting pay of $30.00 per hour, with incremental wage increases through our Skills Progression Program.

What You Will Do:

• Complete daily work functions within production operations in a safe and efficient manner
• Blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment
• Perform forklift operations to move raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the facility
• Complete production documentation including production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and work areas while maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Comply with all plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO requirements and company operating procedures
• Work closely with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations
• Operate commercial CDL vehicles to transport materials between company facilities and customer locations within the Midland/Odessa area, as business needs require.

Position Details:

• Location: Odessa, TX
• Department: Chemical Technologies Manufacturing Operations
• Reports to: Production Team Leads
• Ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months of relevant experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator
• Physically able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds
• Must currently hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the state in which the candidate resides
• Must possess HazMat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (3 years)
• Must be comfortable operating company vehicles equipped with in-cab camera systems.
• CDL must not include a manual transmission restriction.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment
• Must have the ability to safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year Process Technology degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant
• Minimum of one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience
• Forklift operation certification preferred
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal business systems
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong work ethic, effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Physical Demands:

• May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

About Us

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.

Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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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.