Undergraduate Engineering Co-Op

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 motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate students to join our Undergraduate Engineering Co-Op Program at select ChampionX locations across Texas. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

As an Engineering Co-Op, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and corporate operations within our Chemical Technologies division.

If you are eager to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world business and engineering challenges, we invite you to apply. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop technical and professional skills that will prepare you for a successful engineering career.

Opportunities are available in the following locations:

• Odessa, TX – Engineering Co-Op
• Freeport, TX – Engineering Co-Op
• Sugar Land, TX – Reliability Engineering Co-Op (Corporate)

Specific responsibilities and assignments may vary based on business needs, location, and functional area.

What's in It for You:

• Hands-On Experience: Apply your academic knowledge to practical engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and business challenges.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to engineering processes, project management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meaningful Projects: Participate in projects that support business objectives, operational efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work alongside experienced engineers, technical professionals, and cross-functional teams while developing valuable industry connections.
• Career Development: Strengthen your technical, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in a professional environment.
• Benefits: This position is benefits-eligible in accordance with applicable company policies and program guidelines.

What You Will Do:

Depending on your assigned location and functional area, responsibilities may include:

• Support engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and corporate initiatives that contribute to operational and business objectives.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring engineering projects and operational activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational data, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for process improvements and performance optimization.
• Participate in problem-solving activities, technical evaluations, and engineering assessments to support business decisions.
• Assist with equipment reliability, asset performance, preventive maintenance, and operational improvement initiatives, as applicable.
• Support project documentation, technical reporting, data analysis, and performance tracking.
• Gain exposure to project planning, resource management, engineering processes, and industry best practices.
• Contribute ideas and innovative solutions to improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to company safety standards, policies, and ethical business practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Must have an anticipated graduation date of Spring or Fall 2027.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, reliability, operations, or continuous improvement.
• Previous internship, Co-Op, academic project, or other relevant technical experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or corporate environments.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and engineering processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate technical information effectively.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative.

Additional Information:

This Co-Op program provides opportunities to gain practical experience in engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and corporate environments at our Odessa, Freeport, and Sugar Land, Texas locations. Assignments, projects, and responsibilities will vary depending on the location, department, and organizational needs.

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. 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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