Technical Writer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in technical writing and using Microsoft Suite for technical writing applications.
• Two years of operations experience in heavy industrial or power generation.
• Strong working knowledge of reading blueprints and schematics and interpreting engineering documents, including P&IDs, electrical one-lines, product manuals, and logic diagrams.
• Skill in technical writing and use of MS Suites.
• Ability to independently research, develop, and review new procedures and changes to existing procedures.
• Ability to simplify moderately complex to complex topics for lay audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform system walkdowns at client facilities, including climbing stairs and wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including required examinations and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or an equivalent field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• PMP certification.
• Experience using technical writing software applications such as AutoCAD.
• Proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, with project ownership and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Write power plant technical documents, including installation, start-up, operating, and maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Research and collect information from engineering documentation, drawings, and other available source materials.
• Help maintain procedure revision guidelines, standards, and writing guidelines.
• Interview engineering, marketing, manufacturing, customer service, and other project team members to gather information.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate technical materials.
• Organize and write materials to established standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Create field sketches to illustrate specified system layouts.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Maintain the Technical Library, including gathering and sorting source and background materials.
• Review published materials and revisions for changes in scope, format, and content.
• Analyze developments in the field to identify the need to revise existing materials or develop new materials.
• Perform on-site plant reviews and system walkdowns.
• Expand product knowledge through continuing education in documentation, industry technology, and product technology.
• Maintain familiarity with customers, target audiences, and their documentation needs.
• Coordinate with clients, manage project document creation, and lead regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Follow NAES safety rules and procedures and work safely at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement.
• Promotional opportunities.