Operations Support Analyst (6 Month Contract to Hire)
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Job Type:
Agency/Third Party TemporariesPlains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.
Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.
This is a six-month contract position with the potential to convert to full-time employment.
The Operations Support Analyst provides operational analytical and highlevel administrative support to the Operations organization and senior leadership. This role supports reporting initiatives executive coordination and process improvement while proactively organizing workflows and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized professional analytical and comfortable supporting senior executives in a fastpaced environment.
Essential Job Functions
Operations & Analytical Support
Prepare weekly monthly and quarterly status reports dashboards and presentations for leadership review.
Serve as a point of contact for Operations initiatives projects and special assignments.
Assist in the preparation proofreading and editing of communication materials and leadership documents.
Executive & Administrative Support
Provide advanced administrative and operational support to the department and senior Operations leaders as required.
Perform expert calendar management for complex and fastmoving executive schedules.
Proactively coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings including inperson and virtual formats (Microsoft Teams)
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for Operations leadership upon request.
Maintain and process expense reports and invoices accurately and on time.
Provide professional phone coverage and timely message coordination as needed.
Meeting Event & Project Coordination
Organize and facilitate meetings and events for groups ranging from 20 to 100 employees.
Demonstrate strong event planning and logistical coordination skills for leadership forums town halls and departmental meetings.
Support corporate events demonstrating flexibility to assist with occasional early mornings or evenings.
Systems Documentation & Organization
Create manage and maintain the Operations department SharePoint site and electronic files.
Maintain organizational charts directories and floor plans to reflect current organizational changes.
Work independently on relatively complex administrative and operational tasks.
Culture & Continuous Improvement
Proactively keep the team organized and promote a culture of continuous improvement across Operations.
Identify opportunities to improve processes communication and administrative efficiency.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Personable selfmanaged team player who proactively identifies and meets departmental needs.
Strong multitasking problemsolving and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage highvolume workloads.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and flexibility to handle shifting priorities and deadlines.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including proofreading grammar and editing accuracy.
Ability to perform under pressure and execute with a high degree of professionalism.
Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization including senior executives and external stakeholders.
High standard of personal integrity supported by open and honest communication.
Professional presence with credibility punctuality and discretion.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams and SharePoint.
Comfortable learning and using modern office technology including video conferencing and audiovisual tools.
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 510 years of experience in operations support executive support or administrative roles supporting senior leadership.
Experience working with executivelevel or Csuite leaders preferred.
Industry experience (e.g. Oil & Gas or corporate operations) preferred.
Additional Requirements
Available for a four and one schedule (Mon-Thurs in office Friday remote).
Flexible schedule to support key Operations and corporate events.
Cleared criminal history (background) satisfactory reference checks and compliance with company drug and alcohol policies.
This position is not eligible for employmentbased visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time which is reflected in our benefits program.
We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .
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About Company
Plains (NASDAQ: PAA) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas. PAA owns an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, stora ... View more