Senior Administrative Assistant

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. 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. Silver City offers restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals, and gentle four-season weather with 300 days of sunshine annually. The area provides diverse amenities including shopping, schools, and housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced and varied administrative support to leadership and team members of a designated functional unit.
• Collaborate with managers and functional/site leaders; 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.
• Order miscellaneous departmental purchases.
• Coordinate travel, including air, hotel, and car rentals, and process expense reports.
• Interpret established policy and provide information for problem resolution.
• Set up and maintain complex electronic filing systems.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of administrative experience.
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training/testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role is $28.00 - $38.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits, or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• 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, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.