[Remote] Technical Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NAES is hiring a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documentation for power plants and industrial equipment. The role supports construction, commissioning, and operations teams through research, procedure development, field validation, quality checks, and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Write technical documents for power plants including installation, start-up, operating and maintenance procedures, and manuals
• Researches and collects data through engineering documentation, drawings, and other pertinent available source data
• Under supervision, helps maintain and adhere to procedure revision guidelines, procedure standards, and procedure writing guidelines
• Interviews engineering, marketing, manufacturing, customer services, and other project team members for information
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Draw in field sketches to illustrate specified system layout
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Maintain 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 specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material
• Performs On-Site Plant Reviews and System Walkdowns
• Expands product knowledge through continuing education in documentation specific industry technology as well as the technology of the products. Maintains familiarity with customers/target audiences and their documentation needs

Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in technical writing and the use of Microsoft Suite for technical writing applications
• Two years of operations experience in heavy industrial or power generation
• Strong working knowledge and ability to read blueprints, schematics, and interpret engineering documents: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), Electrical One-Lines, Product Manuals, Logic Diagrams, etc
• Skilled in technical writing and use of MS Suites
• Able to independently research, develop, and review new procedures and changes to existing procedures
• Able to simplify moderate to complex topics for lay audiences
• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
• Adept in collaborating with internal and external parties
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent
• PMP Certified
• Experience in the use of technical writing software applications such as AutoCAD
• Proficient across various disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and controls with a wide degree of project ownership and flexibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement
• Promotional opportunities
• Remote work

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