ChampionX has an immediate need for a Mechanic Helper located in Odessa, TX. The Mechanic Helper is responsible for assisting other shop employees with washing, tear down, cleaning, disassembling and reassembling units, minor welding, and painting units.   

What’s in it For You:

• The ability 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.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
• Comprehensive benefits package including - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Wash incoming units from the field to prep for inspection.
• Tear down and internally clean vessels.
• Tear down units, disassemble pumps for inspection.
• Minor welds on bracing for piping, etc.
• Paint units.
• Reassemble units, prep for test.
• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the department’s continuous improvement culture.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• This safety-sensitive role may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good math skills
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Read, write, and speak English fluently
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oil and gas industry experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check
• Background Check
• Drug Screen

Physical Demands and Job Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to stand for the entire workday.
• The employee regularly lifts and carries 20 lbs regularly, and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee must be able to regularly bend, stoop, crawl, lay down, twist and push.
• Employee is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment including but not limited to shoes/boots, hard hats, or respirators.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily executed on the production floor, with varying temperatures and high levels of noise; personal safety equipment such as glasses and protective shoes may be required.
• Exposure to shop elements, such as, dust, petroleum-based products, and other chemicals.
• Work may require visits to customer field locations in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
• May include working nights, weekends, and/or extended hours as the business need arises.

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At ChampionX, 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. 

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.