Job Details

Administrative Assistant

Position Summary

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. This includes receiving for goods and services in the field or office, where applicable or required.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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