Administrative Assistant

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for its Lynchburg Technology Center (LTC) location in VA!

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

  

BWXT seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member to support its Lynchburg Technology Center (LTC). The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting LTC Operations in the performance of a broad range of duties. Candidate must be able to confidently work in a fast-paced, fluid office environment while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. Candidate must be able to effectively prioritize and juggle tasks daily to meet deadlines.  Flexibility, and confidentiality are key in this position.  The ability to work autonomously, as well as with a team, are vital to the candidate’s success.

 

BWXT’s Lynchburg Technology Center (LTC) Building E Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the Director, Nuclear Materials & Inspection Services (NMIS) and his six direct reports as well as the NMIS group at-large.  Additionally, support will be provided to the LTC Plant Manager on an as-needed basis. Candidate will also assist the laboratory QA Manager, and provide office support on a limited, as-needed-basis to the LTC Health Physics Manager and LTC Safety Officer.  Occasionally, provide support at the reception desk with greeting and checking in guests, answering phones, paging, and reserving conference rooms.

 

The Administrative services will include, but not be limited to:

 

Job Description / Duties:

• Schedule/Coordinate meetings
• Reserve conference rooms
• Organize catering.
• Submit visitor requests.
• Arrange travel accommodations.
• Submit expense reports.
• Facilitate group training sheets.
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Obtain vendor quotes.
• Place large amount of lab supply orders (credit card / purchase orders)
• Facilitate mail delivery/pick-up and shipping of boxes.
• Order office supplies and kitchen supplies
• Maintain printers and copiers.
• Submit IT Helpdesk Tickets and Facilities Work Orders
• Maintain group emergency evacuation list.
• Maintain group phone list and organizational chart.
• Serve as group Timekeeper.
• Serve as Custodian for conference room.
• Facilitate new employee on-boarding.
• Type, edit, and distribute quality assurance documents.
• Distribute and Track Logbooks and Manuals.
• Scan, compile, and file large amount of lab documents.
• Organize/Prepare and then ship documents to offsite storage.

 

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience. 
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience is required.
• Must be able to confidently work in a fast-paced, fluid office environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have proven skills as a multi-tasker.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize and juggle tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Must exercise autonomy, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work indepen