Project Manager

This position is with ChampionX, which was acquired by SLB on July 16, 2025. If selected, your employment will begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

About the role

This is your opportunity to join a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. The Project Manager – Windrock role is based in Knoxville, TN.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company passionate about growth.
• Support from an organization that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas.
• Opportunity to thrive in a company that prioritizes sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for profitable project management, owning project scope, cost, schedule, timeline, delivery, and installation execution.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally and with customers.
• Manage all aspects of project execution, demonstrating leadership agility for positive client outcomes.
• Drive standardized deployment through work instructions, procedures, and guidance.
• Establish reporting measures for cost, profit, and completion.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence innovation in the solution portfolio.
• Travel up to 30%, including some international travel.
• Perform field installation and commissioning at customer sites in various environments.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Four-year college or university degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 10 years of professional experience in a technical role, with 5 years in a formal Project Management capacity.
• Experience managing instrumentation projects for large industrials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills; ability to establish trust, credibility, and influence.
• Strong analytical skills and creative troubleshooting abilities.
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools.
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Physical Demands

• Role is safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to walk in customer field locations, which may include inclines, uneven surfaces, and various weather conditions.
• Must use tools to install indicators on machinery and perform simple field wiring.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including shoes/boots, hard hats, or respirators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with international hazardous area standards (e.g., CSA C1 D2 / ATEX / IECeX).
• Experience with global markets (e.g., Latin America, Middle East, Asia Pacific).
• Familiarity with reciprocating machinery and machinery condition monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of industrial wireless applications and protocols.
• Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching.