Technical Writer

Standard Nuclear•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. The Document Control Specialist supports Standard Nuclear’s documentation and records management systems by developing, maintaining, and controlling technical documentation across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions. This role ensures that procedures, work instructions, and records are accurate, accessible, and compliant with company and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role working closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to translate technical processes into clear documentation while maintaining controlled records in a regulated environment. The position plays a critical role in supporting audit readiness, traceability, and operational consistency as manufacturing operations scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience
2–5 years of experience in document control, technical writing, or records management in a regulated or industrial environment
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience
2–5 years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment
Strong writing, editing, and document organization skills with high attention to detail
Experience translating technical or engineering content into clear documentation
Familiarity with document control or quality systems (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9001, or similar)
Experience with document management systems, ERP, or quality systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document formatting tools
Ability to manage multiple documents and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries is a plus

Responsibilities

Technical Documentation Develop, edit, and maintain technical documents including procedures, work instructions, specifications, and reports
Translate engineering and manufacturing processes into clear, user-friendly documentation
Standardize document structure, formatting, and language across departments
Review and revise documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with current processes
Document Control & Records Support Support management of controlled documents through revision, approval, and release processes
Maintain version control and ensure documents are current and accessible
Ensure records are properly organized, stored, and retrievable in accordance with company procedures
Assist with document change control and configuration management processes
Compliance & Audit Support Ensure documentation aligns with applicable standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9001, DOE/NRC requirements as applicable)
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and records
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support document retention practices
Cross Functional Coordination Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to gather technical information and validate content
Support rollout and implementation of new or revised procedures and work instructions
Assist teams in understanding documentation requirements and best practices
Systems & Process Improvement Support implementation and improvement of document management and records systems
Identify opportunities to improve documentation workflows, clarity, and usability
Develop templates and guidelines for consistent technical documentation