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Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. · 2 months ago

Technical Writer I

Portsmouth, VA

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer I to support their technical documentation needs. The role involves developing technical instructions, QA Work Books, and other essential documents for government and commercial contracts, with a focus on Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical work.

Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 TWDs

Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to establish inspection and acceptance criteria

Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements

Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion

Responsibilities include review of Technical Work Documents and Condition Reports, including Supporting Documentation, written to perform work within Surface Ship, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), Deep Submergence System (DSS) and/or LEVEL 1 boundaries to ensure production efforts are in compliance with NAVSEA requirements and specifications

Recommend and assist to implement changes to Technical Work Documents and Internal Processes Instructions to ensure requirements are communicated to users in a simple, straightforward manner to enhance the probability of first time success

Review and assist to resolve SUBSAFE, DSS/SOC and LEVEL 1 issues

Assist the Quality Director, Production Manager and Programs Manager on issues to ensure internal and external customer needs are met to ensure schedule and department efficiency requirements to support overall budget goals

Qualification

Quality Control AnalysisSafety AnalysisTechnical WritingNAVSEA StandardsShipboard System TestingEngineering KnowledgeInstructingJudgmentReading ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilityVisual Color DiscriminationDeductive ReasoningMicrosoft OfficeActive ListeningCritical ThinkingDecision MakingWritten Communication

Required

Bachelors Degree in Engineering and with 1 year waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems

Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with 4 years military Navy service or completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems

Completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship or 4 years military Navy service may be substituted with 6 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems

Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties

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

Abroad knowledge in shipyard, marine, and commercial technical work practices, inspection and testing methods

A broad knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures

A broad knowledge and comprehensive understanding of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Requirements Manual, System Certification Procedures, Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems (DSS/SOC), DDGOS, Level 1, T9074-AD-GIB-010-1688, MIL-STD-1689 requirements and other customer related specifications and standards coupled with the ability to provide simple, straightforward requirements to enhance the probability and efficiency in any process and to communicate these requirements to a broad spectrum of personnel both within and outside of the company

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products

Safety Analysis – Conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking

Quality Control Analysis — Developing tests and inspections of products, services, or processes

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Instructing — Teaching Others How To Understand Technical Requirements

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Computer - Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Able to read Structural, Mechanical and electrical Drawings

Written Communication – Able to clearly articulate information and instructions in writing

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented orally

Oral Expression — The ability to orally communicate information, ideas and instructions so that others will understand

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem

Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways

Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Deductive Reasoning —The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines

Able operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations

Able to Remain calm in: Stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements