Tanner Hite, Director of Unconventional Water

Tanner Hite, Director of Unconventional Water for ChampionX, brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, with over 12 years of experience in the oilfield industry.

His career began in completions before transitioning to the chemical industry, where he joined ChampionX (formerly Nalco Champion) more than nine years ago as an account manager in New Mexico. Tanner has progressed through various roles, including area manager for production and water treatment teams, and his expertise and leadership led him to Midland, where he now oversees water treatment and flowback operations across the Permian Basin region.

Recently, Tanner played a pivotal role in establishing ChampionX’s dedicated flowback support team, which is where his focus now lies. He leads efforts to address the changing and urgent challenges of these operations, ensuring that field personnel have the tools, chemicals, and technical expertise required for success. This initiative emerged in response to increasing customer demand for specialized, 24/7 support during the critical early production phase of unconventional wells.

Driven by a passion for solving complex, high-pressure challenges, Tanner thrives in dynamic environments where technical expertise is key. His interest in water treatment began early in his career, sparked by the industry’s growing emphasis on sustainability and efficient water use, particularly in arid regions like the Permian Basin.

He views this field as an evolving frontier, blending innovation with environmental responsibility. “It's fulfilling to be able to come in, look at the customer’s problem from a technical standpoint, break down the challenge, ascertain the root cause, and provide a solution, and then be able to do it quickly because they're under a lot of pressure to get the issue resolved. It keeps things exciting; you don’t often have a ‘typical’ day. You’re constantly problem-solving and moving fast, and before you know it, the day is over,” Tanner explained.

Tanner values collaboration and is deeply committed to his team’s growth and success. Building and leading the flowback support team has been a career highlight, allowing him to mentor high-performing professionals and introduce them to the supportive culture of ChampionX.

He added: “We’ve got a really great workforce, and it’s very fulfilling to support them and watch them do such a good job. They regularly receive compliments, both internally and from our customers, and helping them grow in their technical and operational knowledge is one of the most rewarding parts of my role.”

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