Application Specialist II

Job Description

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.

The Application Specialist role is responsible for supporting sales and account management activities within an assigned territory based in Western Colorado. This role will work as part of a broader team out of Grand Junction, CO or Rifle, CO , and will report to an Account Manager. In this position, you will collaborate closely with customers to understand operational needs, recommend continuous improvements, and help maintain and grow existing business. This role will spend over half the time in the Field. You will provide technical support by troubleshooting issues, analyzing system performance data, and delivering written recommendations to optimize customer operations. The role includes building and maintaining strong relationships with key customer stakeholders while supporting sales efforts and identifying new business opportunities. You will also assist with sample collection and basic laboratory analysis while working alongside a Sales Representative, Sales Technician, and Operational Specialist. This position requires regular travel within the assigned territory, occasional overnight travel, the ability to work independently, and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to travel within assigned territory, including up to 25% overnight travel
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 55 pounds/
• Must meet safety-sensitive requirements, including potential drug testing

Required Skills & Experience (Must - Haves)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and internal team members
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and provide practical recommendations
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in technical sales, field sales support, or a related role in Western Colorado
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and technologies
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn internal systems
• Prior experience working in a field-based or autonomous role
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and support sales growth
• Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and adaptability

Job Duties:

• Support sales and account management activities within the assigned Rifle, CO territory while working with the Dickinson, ND team and reporting to an Account Manager
• Complete Field tasks, such as checking and maintaining equipment.
• Collaborate with customers to understand operational needs and recommend improvements to support business growth
• Provide technical support by troubleshooting issues and resolving customer concerns
• Analyze system performance data and deliver written recommendations to optimize operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
• Support sales efforts by identifying growth opportunities and contributing to achieving sales targets
• Promote products, solutions, and technologies to strengthen long-term customer partnerships
• Assist with sample collection and conduct basic laboratory analysis
• Collaborate with the local Baker team, including the Sales Representative, Sales Technician, and Operational Specialist
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies while working in the field

Compensation:

• Pay: $25-$27/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k and more

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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