Lead Free Trade Zone Coordinator

  • Bechtel
  • US - TX - Houston
  • 1 month ago

Company Name: Bechtel

Location: Houston, TX, US - 77001

Job Duration: 2024-11-22 to 2024-12-22

Overview

Requisition ID: 280737 

  •  Relocation Authorized: None 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Houston, TX 

 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

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Project Overview:

Driftwood LNG LLC is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

 

Job Summary:

Knowledgeable individual to assist in providing daily oversight and compliance support of FTZ transactions, as well as FTZ specific training. Candidate should have experience with importing, exporting, in-bond transactions, and CBP and FTZ regulations and compliance specific to FTZ User requirements. #LI-CS1

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Review FTZ admissions (e-214).
  • Review withdrawals for exportation and IT (QP/WP CBP Forms 7512)
  • Review withdrawals for consumption with designated Customs Broker
  • Review withdrawals for bonded warehouses and zone to zone transfers
  • Review manipulations, destructions, and temporary removals (CBPF 216)
  • Verify FTZ related data provided to Customer’s FTZ Operator.
  • Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure accuracy of information provided to FTZ Operator
  • Coordinate FTZ activities with project logistics team to manage inbound & outbound materials shipments.
  • Provide monthly updates to FTZ Operator
  • Reconcile the shipment records with the FTZ Operator or Broker ICRS system.
  • Conduct reviews/audits of all FTZ records while ensuring accurate and complete record keeping are maintained for FTZ admissions and withdrawals
  • Provide required data to FTZ Operator to fulfill FTZ reports (Yearly Blanket CBP form 216, Annual Reconciliation, Certification Letter, FTZ Board Report) Assist FTZ Operations Team in preparation of annual reports to U.S. Customs & the FTZ Board
  • Support FTZ Operations Team in troubleshooting discrepancies, and report as necessary
  • Keep updated with legislation changes impacting foreign trade zones
  • Oversight of Project FTZ operations and compliance.
  • Lead FTZ tasks such as FTZ admissions, removals, bonded movements, reporting, and metrics
  • Document and communicate procedures for Project FTZ operations
  • Provide FTZ Training as needed to support Project Teams

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and  5+ years of FTZ Experience (Including, customs reporting, FTZ software knowledge) or 10+ years of related FTZ and import experience in FTZ operations in lieu of bachelors Degree

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Understanding of HTSUS merchandise classification and import transactions
  • Candidates for this position should possess a working knowledge of logistics activities including import activities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Possess Knowledge of logistics terminology
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

 

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

 

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com