What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Specialist position at SLB?
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.
We are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist based at our Houston Northwest Technology Center in Houston, Texas.
The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for oversight of the import/export compliance program. This includes, but is not limited to, classification, valuation, country of origin assessment, free trade agreement qualification, audits, supervision of Company’s third party Customs brokers and freight forwarders. Assists in establishing and implementing a trade compliance program, including implementing new company policies and procedures across all business and functions. This position will provide day to day operational support and guidance for all employees at various locations.
What’s In It For You
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. For more news and information, visit SLB.com. Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
We are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist based at our Houston Northwest Technology Center in Houston, Texas.
The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for oversight of the import/export compliance program. This includes, but is not limited to, classification, valuation, country of origin assessment, free trade agreement qualification, audits, supervision of Company’s third party Customs brokers and freight forwarders. Assists in establishing and implementing a trade compliance program, including implementing new company policies and procedures across all business and functions. This position will provide day to day operational support and guidance for all employees at various locations.
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
- The opportunity to thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
- A comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment
- Create Standard Operating Procedures and assist all business units in implementing the procedures
- Respond to inquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, and other import or export requirements to ensure timely import or export clearance
- Advise on preferential duty programs and free trade agreements
- Develop, implement and maintain export control processes and technology control plan
- Provide support in ECCN and/or HTS classification of products
- Develop review processes for import/export obligations for customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure partners follow our standard policies and operating procedures
- Lead review of responses to CF 28’s, 29’s or other Customs inquiries
- Ensure proper and timely filing of all post entry reconciliation including voluntary tenders, protests or Post Summary Corrections
- Keep abreast of changes in trade regulations to ensure company compliance
- Develop and conduct trade compliance audits to all business units and third-party brokers and forwarders, monitor the corrective actions to ensure compliance
- Conduct trade compliance trainings to functional groups in general US import & export regulations and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
- 5 years of experience in the Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs Regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations, etc.
- Hands-on experience in a leadership role driving a culture of change and continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills to effectively conduct compliance trainings
- Strong budgetary disciplines, with the ability to analyze, prioritize and translate results into meaningful financial impact
- Well organized and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks
- Able to apply technical knowledge of regulations to business transactions
- Ability to work independently
- 5-10 years of work experience in the Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs Regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations, etc.
- Licensed Customs broker preferred
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. For more news and information, visit SLB.com. Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.