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Administrative Assistant

Solar Turbines Inc
  • San Diego, CA
  • $55,840–$83,760 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Career Area:

Business Services

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The administrative assistance position will be responsible for providing comprehensive office support by managing schedules, handling correspondence, scheduling meetings, coordinating events, processing acquisition requests, and performing other clerical tasks to ensure smooth office operations. The position will report to the Manager of Turbine Assembly and Test and will have additional responsibilities of supporting Manager Turbomachinery Product Demand and the TMO Technology Manager.

What You Will Do:

  • Typing and distributing communications, meeting minutes and presentations for staff.

  • Facilitating domestic and international travel arrangements; assisting in payments, expense processing, and charge card reconciliation.

  • Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.

  • Arranges meetings, schedules rooms, equipment, refreshments, etc.

  • Operates and maintains standard office equipment such as copiers, faxes, phones.

  • Distributes internal and external correspondence to appropriate recipients.

  • Orders, stocks and distributes office supplies.

  • Work with Purchase Orders

What You Have:

  • Microsoft Office: Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to use the features and functions in Microsoft Office products

  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change

  • Working Knowledge creating and working with Purchase Orders and Acquisition Requests

  • Office Administration: Extensive experience in an administrative position to carry out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of local and remote teams with scheduling and coordinating events

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$55,840.00 - $83,760.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2026 - September 2, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Salary$55,840–$83,760 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1927
Websitehttps://mysolar.cat.com/

About Company

Solar's foundation is people and Solar's culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 6,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team. Solar Turbines offers an excellent compensation/benefits package including medical/ dental/ life insurance, vacation, pension plan, 401(k) plan with matching, an incentive pay program, tuition reimbursement and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Card Processingunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Caterpillar Equipmentunmatched
  • Copying Machinesunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Fax Machinesunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Typingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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