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Administrative Assistant Houston Texas

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking anAdministrative Assistantto join our Building & Construction team inHouston TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Interteks Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture engineering and construction disciplines developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.Our Purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

The Administrative Assistantis responsible for creating various documents spreadsheets etc. utilizing Microsoft Office software.

Shift/Schedule: Full Time

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Perform various general office duties including word processing copying mailing filing etc.
• Research a wide variety of information requests
• Develop update and/or review local operating procedures and/or work instructions as needed
• Manage department records and job files including project schedules work logs and databases and assist in training record maintenance
• Execute project administration (setup schedules notifications POs invoices report finalization job closing)
• Take phone calls and answer inquires regarding basic department services
• Assist with internal and external quality audits
• Assist with periodic management reports
• Call TX811 and coordinate with utility locate representatives
• Schedule projects for drilling coordinate with driller technicians and drilling subcontractors
• Performs other work as required by specific location and/or department

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in an administrative support position is required
• Experience is Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent prioritization organization and time management skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Ability to plan organize and complete a variety of projects within established standards objectives and time frames

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative support in the Geotechnical industry
• Experience with Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.