Administrative Assistant 1

Administrative Assistant 1

This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day office functions while utilizing the most efficient methods ensuring that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for accurate and timely input of purchase orders into Ormat's Purchasing System.
• Responsible for ensuring that purchase orders have received proper approval(s).
• Responsible for new vendor set up including obtaining and verifying vendor insurance requirements.
• Prepare and manage all weekly / monthly reporting.
• Review and process PPE expense reports and track for annual allocation.
• Assist in scheduling and organizing activities, meetings, conferences and luncheons.
• Assist with travel for department's employees.
• Receive visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime.
• Track and process company credit cards/statements.
• Responsible for preparing/understanding the flow of monthly accrual process and ensuring accuracy for financials.
• Correct any info as needed.
• Maintain phone list and emergency roster.
• Provide administrative support in all areas. Answering, screening and forwarding incoming phone calls.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access.
• Must maintain current knowledge and understanding of applicable company policies and programs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Responsible for running office errands.
• Assist with administering the petty cash fund(s), as assigned.
• Effectively interact with all levels of employees.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with vendors.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.
• May be asked to operate a vehicle.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of one year of administrative work experience preferred.
• Previous energy or mining experience a plus.
• Comfortable working both independently and as a part of a dynamic team.
• The ability and knowledge to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Ability to review, gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to various administrative problems.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Must be able to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional telephone etiquette essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Microsoft Teams experience a plus.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and processing accuracy.
• Gathering and monitoring information; including close checking and monitoring of all work tasks and processes.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company ethical standards.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrier (Plant Admins only).

Physical Requirement:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to work in a climate controlled, office environment.
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time.

Nearest Major Market: Reno

Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe