Senior Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer 2 (Publications Specialist – Safety and Health)

Location: Birmingham, AL 35203

Duration: 36 Months contract

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• The Publications Specialist for Alabama Power will serve as a technical resource within the APC Safety and Health department.
• This individual will consult and collaborate with project stakeholders to plan, design, develop, and produce a variety of publications aimed at enhancing employee comprehension of safety-related information.
• These publications may include policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals, emails, memos, meeting transcription reports, presentation slides, executive summaries, and “one-pagers.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Transcribe meeting minutes during safety incident investigations and create concise, timely reports based on these minutes.
• Review and edit safety program guides, procedures, forms, and guidelines to ensure consistency and readability.
• Write safety communication materials, including presentations, emails, memos, alerts, and safety topic content.
• Attend and provide on-site support for employee safety events and initiatives.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Alabama Power’s core values.

Knowledge and Skills:

·        In-depth knowledge of grammar, style, punctuation, and editorial principles.

·        Ability to understand complex information and effectively communicate it to diverse audiences with varying professional backgrounds.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint and Teams is highly preferred.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of projects.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with stakeholders ranging from executives to field personnel.

·        Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

·        Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·        Strong prioritization and task execution abilities.

·        Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.

·        Familiarity with safety and/or engineering terminology is a plus.

·        This position plays a vital role in ensuring the effective communication of safety and health information across the organization, requiring strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.