Technical Writer / Illustrator

Position Summary: The Technical Writer / Illustrator prepares technical manuals, Maintenance Standards, Service Information Letters (SIL), or other documentation as necessary to meet customer deliverable requirements. The Technical Writer/Illustrator will possess the abilities necessary to review and understand technical information included in engineering drawings and other source documents and to translate that into clear language understandable to customers of varying knowledge levels. In addition to written copy, the Technical Writer/Illustrator will prepare clear illustrations and drawings as necessary to complement the written text, using 2D and 3D illustration software.   Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare written copy for technical manuals to meet contract requirements. Work to meet contract commitments as scheduled, including validation activities. Develop repair parts lists and illustrations using bills of material and engineering drawings. Manage vendors that are providing data development resources. Review specifications as they relate to technical manual deliverables and estimate effort required. Read specifications and other contract documents and determine the types of technical documentation required. Interact with Fairbanks Morse Defense Program Management, Engineering, Training, Technical Services, and Sales & Marketing groups and determine the scope and formatting necessary. Develop data necessary for the preparation of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) technical manuals, maintenance standards, SILs, and other technical documents.   Draft text material as required for new, original technical documentation and prepare updates and revisions as necessary to existing or previously written technical documentation. Prepare clear technical illustrations and graphic depictions as necessary to support the written text. Prepare, organize, and deliver preliminary contract deliverable documentation; adjudicate and incorporate customer comments/corrections and prepare final contract deliverable documentation       Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements: Minimum Associate degree or equivalent experience in a maintenance related technical writing environment Minimum five years’ experience in a technical writing environment; preferably in a heavy machinery manufacturing, military maintenance, power generation, or marine application Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to read blueprints, engineering orders, bills of material, and interpret contract specifications Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills Highly skilled with Microsoft Office, Oracle, and XML authoring/document development in ArborText and Notepad , ArborText XML Schema/Stylesheet development, manipulation and editing experience (2-3 years of experience) Minimum 2-3 years’ experience with 2D and 3D illustration/modeling software; SolidWorks preferred Knowledge of Provisioning data requirements such as; Reference Number, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE), Item Name, Provisioning Contract Control Number (PCCN), Provisioning List Item Sequence Number (PLISN), Life Cycle Support Analysis, RCM, PTD, Provisioning Parts List (PPL), Engineer Data for Provisioners (EDFP), for contract deliverables in accordance with contract requirements preferred This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.   Travel: Minimal  Language:  English    This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.