Director of Technology Implementation at Newpark Drilling Fluids LLC – Katy, Texas

About Company:

WHY JOIN NEWPARK FLUIDS SYSTEMS?

One of our Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. At Newpark, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE

Newpark Fluids Systems is a leading provider of innovative drilling fluids solutions, with a global presence in large-scale, long-term markets, and with the most talented people in the industry. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, we serve markets worldwide, with an established presence, demonstrating our commitment to being a strong and reliable partner for our customers, wherever they need us to be.

WHAT WE DO

Our drive is to help customers with a wide range of fluids solutions and expertise to meet their most demanding reservoir needs. This drive is the catalyst for innovation and ongoing development of next-generation products and services to help customers stay ahead of the curve.

WHAT WE VALUE

We maintain an unwavering commitment to act following our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability, ensuring our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that our employees experience a safe workplace where they can thrive:

Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work.

Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.

Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.

Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality.

Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

About the Role:

Job Title: Director of Technology Implementation

Job Summary

Directs multiple or all of the following disciplines: Implementation of new technology, sales and marketing, client relationships, technical services, with strong focus on building and managing external client relationships. Manages a given scope of work and the direction, control, and utilization of a staff of professionals and support personnel. Recognizes customer problems and provides answers and/or solutions of a more technical nature. Requires strong technical knowledge of the company’s products. Develops and delivers customer technical presentations. Advises on training requirements for internal & external clients on product specific technology, science, tools and/or equipment. Ultimately responsible for meeting company strategic objectives within the assigned areas of responsibility. Provides input to technology and product development based on market intelligence from client base. Handles special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Geophysics, or educational equivalent. 12 years related experience with 6 years in a managerial position.

Responsibilities

Drives successful rollout of new technology products and services to existing and potential customers, with focus on delivering company tactical priorities.Works closely with Operational personnel and customers to ensure fluids technology offering aligns with business and technology priorities, standards, and goals.Promotes, supports, and publishes technical papers and case histories, documenting company technical achievements.Acts as company primary focal point for formal business partnerships with other technology providers, as required.Manages external client relationships around technology engagement.Develops and delivers customer presentations.Provides feedback on areas of focus for future technology development.Increase knowledge sharing with external clients through Marketing.Increase knowledge sharing internally through mentoring and stewardship of regional Technical Service Engineers.Liaises with Product Line and Laboratory function to ensure Technology implementation is robustly supported with technical data and marketing documentation.Provides technical support to company projects worldwide.Interacts with Business Unit Leaders and Technical personnel to assess training, product, and fluid systems requirements.Provides technical support to opportunities for business expansion (i.e. New Country Entry).Raise Company profile through active engagement in Industry Forums, such as SPE, AADE, IADC.Updates Senior Management on a regular basis on Technology Highlights, opportunities, developments, etc.

Skills and Abilities

Able to speak, understand, write, and read the English languageIntermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointBasic working knowledge of computers, internet, and e-mailPolished individual, professional appearance, and demeanorCommitment to excellence and high standardsAbility to effectively interact with all levels within the organization, as well as vendors, other professionals, customers, and industry professionals in a professional and dignified mannerAbility to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels, both externally and within the organizationSelf-motivated and ability to excel with minimum supervisionStrong knowledge of the current supplier trends/marketsAdvanced knowledge of completions and drilling fluids composition, usage, design, and applicationGood understanding of completions and drilling fluids business and factors affecting buyers’ decision processExcellent interpersonal skills, both with external customers and internal management and employeesStrong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; strategic thinkerVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasmProven leadership and business acumen skillsDemonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates, if requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to lead, direct and manage personnelCoach and guide personnel toward improved performanceInspire innovation and continuous quality improvementServe as a positive role model

We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC. and its affiliates does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.