Automation Applications Engineer

Disclaimer: 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 an Applications Engineer - Automation located in Houston, Dallas or Midland TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s In It For You:

• 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 empowers through continuous improvement

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health benefits, a company-matched retirement program, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical and sales support for the Automation Product Lines; including the 8000 series well site automation controllers and Smarten Unify controller.
• Provide/facilitate technical training of field representatives on all aspects (from product knowledge to strategic sales) of all automation; with emphasis on Unify and 8000 series controllers; plunger lift, and gas lift products.
• Provide technical installation and support (i.e. Unify, 8000 series pilots)
• Provide sales support assistance in quoting, configuration, ordering, tracking, customer integration, and installation etc.
• Internally communicate needs of targeted customers and work with other groups as needed to formulate solutions, new products and actions required to support the unify product line.
• Compile and present technical papers to promote PCS Ferguson/SLB products and services.
• Execute the field testing of products and systems performed by field staff.
• Advanced troubleshooting of complete automation systems including interface to third-party devices;
• Flow control valve operation via ItoP and PID loop configuration and set up;
• Contributes to the department continuous improvement culture.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineer or equivalent degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field required.
• 4 years of similar work experience/ engineering experience
• Advance knowledge of third-party communications systems such as Airlink, MDS, FreeWave etc including the use of their configuration applications; the use of various third-party hosts such as XSPOC, Wonderware, Cygnet, etc. with emphasis on their interface to PCS controllers;
• Plunger lift, GAPL/PAGL optimization preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills; verbal and written communication
• Valid driver's licenses with clean record
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.