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Amec Foster Wheeler Administrative Assistant / Technology Specialist in Wichita, Kansas
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant/Technology Specialist to join our team in our Wichita, KS office. Ideal candidates will have an associates or higher degree in business administration, computer applications, or equivalent, around 2+ years’ experience, or any equivalent education and experience. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about supporting office administrative functions but yet desires to learn and push technical limits/ finding new solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Key Responsibilities
Will greet visitors and answer a phone line
Routine and extensive contact with employees, clients, subcontractors and vendors
Will order/purchase supplies, equipment, vending and marketing merchandise
Billing reconciliation of purchasing statements and invoices
Will schedule conference room meetings, order lunches, and facilitate activities
Coordinate office facilities maintenance tasks including contacting/ascertaining contractors and communicating with building management/maintenance
Support proposal and report efforts including adding graphics, reviewing for grammatical and spelling errors and report production
Other duties to include mail, shipping, copying, report collating, binding and filing
Research and resolve routine administrative and staff functional support issues as they arise
Will support business and project functions through highly technical Microsoft application capabilities including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Automate, Power Bi, and data entry in databases
Support Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions using ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro. Development of cartographic maps, database development and administration and performing geospatial analytics
2+ years’ experience in an office environment
Excellent phone answering skills and friendly customer service skills
Professional demeanor with co-workers, visitors, clients and vendors
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Self starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in team situations with multiple priority management
Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint required
Power Automate, Power Bi, Access and others a plus
Proficiency in graphic design (Photoshop & etc) experience a plus
Proficiency in GIS applications such as QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS (ArcMap or Pro), Manifold, or others a plus
Familiarity with programming languages (Python / Visual Basic / C+) is a plus
Previous experience working at an engineering, construction or architectural firm a plus
Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Published Position Title: Administrative Assistant / Technology Specialist
Requisition ID: 2021-84090
Name: Staff / Permanent
Type of Requisition: Professional & Technical
External Company Name: Wood Plc
External Company URL: http://www.woodplc.com/