Technical Writer

WA Work From Home
Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

• Remote
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TECHN
  008101

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement)
• promotional opportunities

Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for generating technical documentation across a wide range of industrial equipment and systems. Report to the Project Manager and research, organize, and produce technical documents that follows PIC Group’s methodology, philosophy, and standards. The Technical Writer is an integral part of a team that delivers support documentation to construction, commissioning, and operations personnel and is responsible for performing field validation and quality checks against as-built systems and equipment.

Develop complex procedures, diagrams, and technical materials for use in the field to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, build, or repair equipment and systems. Work independently and coordinate with clients, manage project document creation, and lead regular meetings with key stakeholders.

Primary Duties

• 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.

Working Relationships

The Technical Writer reports to the Project Manager Documentation.

Compensation

The initial compensation range is $35.67 - $41.00.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education:
  • 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
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • 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.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in