About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Purpose: 

Manages the administrative functions of two operating fertilizer plants.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with application laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work independently at most times, demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be detail oriented and pay close attention to detail.
• At least five years directly related experience in an administrative capacity for a project, program or department.
• Must have general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose written communications. Good telephone etiquette.
• Excellent PC skills with thorough knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft products, SAP Ariba, Concur, DataServ and other departmental software programs.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments and ability to recommend improvements.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Organization & communication skills required to interact with multiple internal, external & executive contacts.
• Must be able to efficiently operate and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of all office equipment including managing network systems, VOIP IP phone system, internet and intranet issues.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
• Maintain a reference library of all publications required for the organization’s administration, a master list of all publications and their location within the organization and the organization’s central directive files.
• Must be able to coordinate onboarding of newly reported personnel.
• Maintain records for the plant according to the terms and conditions of the Company.

Work Environment:

• Spends most of time in an office environment.
• Occasional visits to plant areas.
• Possible Work Hazards: Must take care in moving or lifting office supplies. Infrequent exposure to plant hazards including noise, heavy equipment, chemicals and fumes.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associates Degree in related field with ability to perform mathematical functions.
• At least five years directly related experience in an administrative capacity for a project, program or department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications. Good telephone etiquette.
• PC skills with Google Suite knowledge; Microsoft Suite, SAP Ariba, Concur, DataServ knowledge helpful, and other departmental software programs. Ability to maintain spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments.
• Must demonstrate ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with interruptions and meet or exceed production and quality goals. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Employee Orientation.
• Cross Training and Systems Training where required.
• Training to keep abreast of new technology, industry trends and practices to improve efficiency.
• Performs some advanced functions as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.