Technical Writer

Overview

Technical Writer I role at Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. in Portsmouth, VA.

This is a full-time position.

• Provides daily technical support to the Management team.
• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks.
• Assists in development of safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.
• Assists to define test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans and/or Technical Work Documents (TWDs).
• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to establish inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representatives to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
• Reviews Technical Work Documents and Condition Reports to ensure work is performed within NAVSEA requirements and specifications; supports development of BOMs for changes.
• Recommend and assist in implementing changes to Technical Work Documents and Internal Process Instructions to improve clarity and first-time success.
• Review and assist in resolving SUBSAFE, DSS/SOC and LEVEL 1 issues.
• Provide technical engineering support for all contracts and assist leadership to meet schedule and budget goals.

Non-Supervisory
. Provide support for production team members as assigned related to the technical requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 1 year waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems.
• Or Bachelor’s Degree substituted with 4 years of military Navy service or completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience.
• Alternative substitution: 6 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience may substitute for the degree requirements.
• Base Access:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S. Military bases and shipyards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Job Training:
  Technical Engineering, Non-SUBSAFE, SUBSAFE, Scope of Certification and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.

• Broad knowledge in shipyard, marine, and commercial technical work practices, inspection and testing methods.
• Broad knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standards, JFMM, NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), DOD Standards, Military Specifications, SUBSAFE requirements, and related standards; ability to communicate requirements clearly to a broad audience.
• Engineering and Technology: application of engineering science to design and production of goods and services.
• Mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Production and Processing: knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and related techniques.

• Safety Analysis – conduct Job Hazard Analysis for tasks.
• Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Writing, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Reading Comprehension, Written Communication, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
• Problem Sensitivity, Category Flexibility, Visual Color Discrimination, Deductive Reasoning.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to access ships, small craft, and submarines; operate in confined spaces and industrial environments; maintain composure under high-pressure schedules.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.