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 a
Variable Speed Drive Supervisor located in
Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
What You Will Do:- Supervise daily activities of VSD technicians, including assembly, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Ensure safe and efficient workflow aligned with manufacturing and ESP operational goals
- Coordinate with Engineering, Applications, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve product issues and implement process improvements
- Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and PLC/VFD documentation to support technical troubleshooting
- Lead root-cause analysis for equipment failures, electrical issues, and production defects
- Maintain ERP-driven workflows for production orders, inventory accuracy, BOM validation, and work order completion
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving quality, and enhancing operational throughput
- Train and develop VSD personnel in product knowledge, safe work practices, and troubleshooting methods
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and electrical standards
Minimum Qualifications:- 5 years of experience working with VSDs/VFDs in manufacturing, electrical assembly, artificial lift, or industrial equipment settings
- Experience in the ESP industry (service, engineering, repair, or manufacturing).
- Proficiency with ERP systems - including Oracle, SAP, or similar - for work order management, parts consumption, and production tracking
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, ladder logic, I/O schematics, and electrical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities for VSDs, electrical panels, control circuits, and instrumentation
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, and Operations
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising teams or leading technical workflows
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word PowerPoint)
- Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
Physical Demands:- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the manufacturing floor
- Comfortable working around energized electrical equipment under proper safe-work practices
- May require overtime or off-shift support based on production needs
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
- Experience with ESP surface equipment, switchboards, and artificial lift control systems
- Familiarity with PLC programming concepts or HMI interfaces Background in continuous improvement, Lean, or root-cause analysis methodologies
