Technical Writer Technician I

Description

*Due to being an in-plant position, the below referenced job duties have been provided by the client: 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Technical Writing Coordinator will report to the Document Control Supervisor and will be part of the Document Control Team. The position will include, but not be limited to, leading the successful delivery of a variety of operating documentation including manuals, guidelines, procedures, and instructions for operational readiness. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Technical Writing Coordinator is responsible for the following:     

• Provide the updating and enhancement of the company’s operating documentation to ensure quality documentation and consistency in technical content and formatting using company templates.

          - These updates will be derived from redlines on existing procedures and technical documents from the production team.

          - Updates will be added to the document using proper writing skills.

          - The updates made to the document by the candidate will be reviewed and approved by the production team before being published for use.

• Assist with developing and management of a reporting process that monitors progress and any risk associated with the delivery of any of the Operating documentation.
• Act as the operations interface to the document management team to ensure document numbering and version control is in place using CREW (EDMS) or equivalent. 
• Ensure timely review and approval cycles to maintain the agreed schedule of all documentation including all production operational readiness deliverables.
• Support where required the development of supplementary operations documentation as part of the readiness for operations.
• Assist with development and management a proper tracking mechanism for the full list of operations documentations created and inclusive of correct document numbering and revisions to be implemented as “ready for use”.
• Facilitate and coordinate document revisions from the Management of Change (MOC) Process.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge:

This position requires the candidate to have strong technical writing capabilities to deliver high quality and consistent documentation, attention to formatting and details. The candidate will have broad technical writing experience with demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.  

Skills:

• The candidate must have an Advanced background in Microsoft Word.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

• Intense computer skills. 

• Has good knowledge in general industry / operations terminology. A plus, but not necessary.

• Broad technical writing skills to include analyzing and updating existing documentation.

• Demonstrate ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content.

• Ability to deliver high quality documentation that includes a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of technical writing experience.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

Requirements

*ReCon’s Job Description & Requirements: 

Summary of Description:The Technician will work under the supervision of an assigned specific discipline and based on experience the individual evaluates, selects, and applies standard applicable techniques. Could include discipline work of purchasing, expediting, NDT Inspection, project controls, surveying, laser scanning, schedulers, planner, construction inspectors, project coordinators, automation, controls, etc.

Duties:

• Applying standard discipline techniques to make minor adaptations and modifications.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

License Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Specific Skills:

• Detailed working knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to project work.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.