Office Specialist - Yard Operations

Location: 

Bourg, LA, US Houma, LA, US

Requisition ID: 176278 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction 

Department: Administration 

Market: Marine 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Office Specialist in our Bourg, LA Yard office, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our team with office administration tasks. Your responsibilities will include maintaining office systems, managing supplies, document organization, handling office clerical duties, and providing support services. Additionally, you will be responsible for printing, mail distribution, expense reporting, greeting visitors, answering phones, and assisting with various assigned tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the yard office.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.  

Location

This position is located at our Equipment Yard in Bourg, LA. 

Responsibilities

  • Attend to all incoming and outgoing vendors, clients, and guests with professionalism and courtesy.
    • The receptionist serves as the initial point of contact for everyone entering the facility

  • Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering telephones and directing calls to appropriate party, and assisting with general administrative support functions of the facility. 

  • Create and distribute memos and internal communications as needed.
  • Assist with the upkeep of the office environment to ensure a clean and organized workspace.
  • Manage the min/max system for safety, office, and yard supplies, ensuring all inventory is maintained.
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing needs.

Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills with a strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • At least 1-3 years of experience in administration.
    • Previous experience in an office assistant role or warehouse clerical work is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to take on different tasks and responsibilities on a day-to-day basis.

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Weeks Marine. With marine construction and dredging projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

At Weeks Marine, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of marine infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance and creation, tunneling and other environmental coastal protection projects — all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.


Nearest Major Market: Houma
Nearest Secondary Market: New Orleans

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