Technical Author

Up to 50000 per annum

Portsmouth, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support important marine engineering projects on a permanent basis. The role involves developing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation for the installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems aboard marine vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce installation, operation and maintenance manuals for marine electrical systems

Develop work instructions, installation procedures, technical specifications and electrical installation guides

Create documentation from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, engineering drawings and design packages

Prepare commissioning, testing, inspection, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test procedures

Generate technical data packs, equipment technical files and configuration control records for customer approval and platform integration

Review engineering change requests and ensure controlled documentation reflects the latest designs

Work with design engineers, project managers, production teams, installation personnel and customers to verify technical information

Capture lessons learned and support design reviews, production readiness reviews and customer meetings where documentation expertise is required

Job Requirements:

Experience in technical authoring within the engineering, marine, industrial sectors

Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and equipment installation practices

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment data sheets

Good understanding of naval vessel systems, maritime terminology, shipyard installation practices and electrical safety requirements

Experience producing clear technical documentation for engineers, electrical fitters, commissioning engineers, production teams and end users

Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and AutoCADFamiliarity with document control, configuration management, engineering lifecycle documentation and technical data packs

Excellent written English, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail

Personal Attributes:

Methodical, highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines

Self-motivated, professional and confident when working independently or collaboratively

Practical and solutions-focused when resolving technical documentation challenges

Confident communicating with engineers, project managers, production staff and customers

Willing to challenge and verify technical information to maintain accuracy, quality and compliance

Benefits:

Opportunity to contribute to significant UK marine engineering and naval projects

Exposure to varied ship, submarine and vessel modification programmes

Collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineers, project managers and installation teams

Opportunity to apply technical, operational and problem-solving expertise across the engineering lifecycle

If you are an experienced Technical Author with a strong understanding of marine electrical systems and engineering documentation, apply now to support the successful installation and commissioning of complex systems aboard marine vessels.