Job description
Role Overview
Administrative Assistant at CB&I, supporting day-to-day administrative activities in a specific region or function.
Company Overview
CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. The organization operates through two global business units: Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services. CB&I combines technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Role Purpose
The Administration Assistant coordinates and executes day-to-day administrative activities to support operational efficiency across a region or function, managing schedules, meetings, communications, and general administrative workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Office Operations
- Carry out varied assigned tasks requiring knowledge of office protocol and organizational procedures.
- Set up and maintain manual and electronic filing systems.
- Photocopy and scan documents as required.
- Ensure effective mail and package distribution.
- Operate various office equipment including printers, scanners, and related systems.
Meeting & Travel Coordination
- Coordinate and set up meetings and conferences.
- Arrange travel and work on special projects.
Schedule Management
- Maintain the schedule of one or more individuals.
Communication & Message Handling
- Answer the telephone, take and relay messages.
- Address routine and non-critical issues or route to the appropriate person.
- Assist employees and managers with general administrative requests.
Administrative Processing
- Coordinate and process general administrative work such as time sheets, vacation requests, and supply requisitions.
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3β5 years of experience working in an administrative assistant role.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other related software skills required.
- Able to read and comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and write memos.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced skills in operating a personal computer, various printers, scanners, and other office equipment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and clients.
- Business presence and polish.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Proactively identifies and solves complex problems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mentally agile with ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
- Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence.
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
- Mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity and inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.