Senior Technical Author

LOCATION
- Aldermaston

DEPARTMENT
- Engineering

POSITION
- Staff

CLEARANCE - DV

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others.

This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

All applicants must be eligible DV Security Level Clearance. Please only apply if you have DV or you are eligible to obtain DV clearance and are happy to go through the process.

To provide technical assistance and guidance to the Technical Author team. Lead by example, ensuring that standards are met and maintained; along with promoting consistency in the output and the way that Technical Authors complete their work.

The role will bridge the gap between Engineering and Construction, ensuring that Project deliverables are completed and deadlines achieved in association to all Technical Author activities.

In addition, as a Technical Author:

• Operation
• Plant
• Procedure

Based on research, analysis and evaluation of technical / engineering theory, data and information.

• Review the project scope of work and input data outlining the requirements for the technical authoring support. This review will determine the maturity of the project and whether additional information is required prior to resource being allocated.
• Continuously review the definition of project maturity, working closely with the Construction and the Project Engineering team on site to ultimately confirm what the acceptable standard is.
• Technically assess the project requirements and support the assigning of suitable Technical Author resource.
• Support the Technical Authors with stakeholder engagement and with technical challenges associated to the scope of work.
• Review and approve Technical Author work, driving consistency and improving the acceptance standard without impacting project due dates.
• At the discretion of the Project Manager and Senior Engineering Manager, the Senior Technical Author shall support as the Lead Reviewer for a SSoW package.
• Ensure all Technical Authors are working to the correct template and maintain the quality of said templates in line with business protocol, client requirements and legal standards.
• Carry out audits of operations in Technical Authoring to ensure consistency in the SSoW generation.
• Act as the Technical Author in instances of escalation and resource constraints.

• Use personal knowledge and experience and undertake research to support the formulation, collation, analysis and evaluation of information on which to originate and present items such as:

• Method Statements
• Risk Assessments
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Lift Plans
• System Information Sheets
• Maintenance Instructions
• Change control documentation

• As well as proof-reading and commenting on, but not limited to:

• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Requirements Documents (VVRM, MDAL)

• This may be office based or involve site, equipment or operation inspections and tours with other team members and client representatives.
• Apply most relevant / recent / proven engineering or technical principle, theory or methodology for inclusion together with proven procedures.
• Plan the order and sequence of information, refining and developing any necessary illustration and following recognised standards for layout etc.
• Proof all copy from own work, when necessary to copy proof / edit the work of colleagues to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.
• Prepare, originate…