Data Scientist

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Data Scientist.

The Data Scientist will demonstrate full use and application of data science principles, methods, theories, and concepts to assignments where precedents may exist. Demonstrate working knowledge of other related disciplines. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through design and execution of data science research. Demonstrates ability and initiative to identify and explore novel approaches to data science solutions. Makes strong contributions to the exploration, refinement, and deployment of data science solutions. Acts as a key data science contributor on projects/experiments of moderate scope and complexity with high impact on the business. Acts with moderate latitude in determining technical approach required to meet desired objectives.

What’s In It For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is dedicated to improving lives and 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 empowers through continuous improvement

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Use statistical, algorithmic, data mining, and visualization techniques to model complex problems, identify opportunities, discover solutions, and deliver actionable business insights.

• Own your projects and use this autonomy to find creative and innovative ways of solving problems and delivering solutions.

• Handle both parts of the Research & Development process, including clean, rigorous implementations of devised models inside our Analytics system.

• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Agentic AI with autonomy with actions to achieve specific ML/AI goals.

Required Skills:

• Be in constant communication with team members and other relevant parties and convey results efficiently and clearly.

• Ability to understand complex new concepts quickly and accurately

• Be excited about collaborating daily with your team and other groups while working via a distributed model.

• Be eager to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them

• Ability to design, articulate and create something new. You will be a key member of the team that anticipates, researches, and understands the needs of stakeholders

• Use version control systems such as GitHub to track changes and coordinate software development on shared projects.

• Knowledge of data mining and analytic methods such as regression, classifiers, clustering, association rules, decision trees, Bayesian network analysis, optimization methods, controller logic/programming; should have expert-level knowledge in all of these areas

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) in Math, Statistics, CS, Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience

• 5+ years in the data science field or related analytical/physics-based modeling

• 2+ years of recent experience working in industrial space including asset/condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, LLMs, etc.

• Hands-on, current experience with data analysis life cycle tools

• Working knowledge on Linux

• Experience with Python, MatLab, and/or other popular scripting languages

• Strong knowledge in SQL and ETL tools

• Working knowledge in tools such as Google Vertex AI, Azure ML Studio, DataRobot, Dataiku, etc.

• You must be curious by nature and love learning about new programming languages, algorithms, and applications

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.