Executive Assistant

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Pay Rate: $23–$28 per hour
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Oil & Gas Services

Position Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing service provider within the oil and gas industry, supporting field operations. They are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to directly support the CEO.

This role requires a professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and who brings hands-on purchasing experience within oil and gas operations. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted extension of the executive team, managing both professional and personal administrative responsibilities with efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Personal Support

• Provide direct day-to-day administrative and personal support to the CEO
• Manage calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, and scheduling priorities
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal teams, vendors, and external partners

Purchasing & Procurement (Required)

• Manage purchasing activities related to oil and gas operations, equipment, parts, and services
• Create, track, and reconcile purchase orders
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and field operations to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain purchasing records and support cost tracking and approvals

Administrative & Operational Support

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and executive-level documentation
• Assist with invoice review, approvals, and coordination with accounting as needed
• Support internal processes and special projects as assigned
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems

Required Qualifications

• Purchasing experience within the oil and gas industry (required)
• Strong understanding of oilfield operations, terminology, and procurement processes
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and purchasing systems
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a CEO or owner in an oil and gas or industrial services environment
• Familiarity with vendor negotiations and cost controls
• Ability to anticipate executive needs and operate independently

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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