Administrative Assistant, WW Engineering at Park Environmental Equipment LTD in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Engineering Wastewater Northwest Pipe team in Houston, TX.

 

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance


• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time


• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match


• Bonus Potential (2x per year)


• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Opportunities for Career Advancement


• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Our Values:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.


• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.


• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

 

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Engineering Administrative Assistant tasks are to coordinate various administrative duties related to Engineering designs, scheduling, and sales efforts.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate engineering designs and ensure that they meet all project requirements.


• Coordinate the schedule and production of drawings and incorporate them into existing drafting systems.


• Review production specifications, modifying equipment settings, and facilitating design concepts.


• Participate in design/engineering meetings to suggest ways to improve production and performance while using fewer company resources.


• Provide design support to internal and external customers by facilitating specialized aspects and expertise in different engineering concepts, as well as design and implement engineering methodologies to maintain consistency.


• Enforce and ensure compliance with industry codes, project requirements, and safety regulations.


• Compile and report on process safety information for each project drawing.


• Foster a collaborative atmosphere.


• Assist with project work as directed by Department Manager.


• Comply with all ParkUSA policies, procedures and guidelines.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with an attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be highly detail-oriented and can solve problems with little guidance.


• Strong customer service skills, organizational skills.


• Ability to work effectively as a team member, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.


• Ability to self-manage and multitask.


• Ability to learn new programs.


• Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in engineering related field of equivalent experience.


• Experience working in Salesforce and SAP required.


• Experience working in AutoCAD preferred.


• Construction Industry preferred.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

 

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Salary:

$20.00

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