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Freeport-McMoRan
Senior Administrative Assistant
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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,465 / year median in New Mexico
+2% projected growth
Job Description
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more. ## What You Will Do Under general supervision, this position will provide advanced and varied administrative support to the leadership and team members of a designated functional unit. This position will collaborate with Managers and functional/site leaders and will assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
- Perform complex, diversified and specialized administrative work for site leadership or functional unit staff.
- Prepare and type memoranda, letters and reports. Create computer forms, templates and tables. Compile statistical data.
- Arrange and schedule meetings, events and training.
- Coordinate or prepare a wide variety of complex financial and operational reports.
- Responsible for ordering miscellaneous purchases needed by department.
- Coordinate travel, including air, hotel and car rentals as well as processing expense reports.
- Interpret established policy and provide information for the resolution of problems.
- Set up and maintain complex electronic filing systems. ## What You Bring To Freeport
- Five (5) years administrative experience. ## Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.