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NAES · 2 months ago

Sr Technical Writer Oil & Gas

Issaquah, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40.52/hr - $46/hr

4+ years exp

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating over 190 power plants. The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for leading the development of clear and technically accurate documentation for oil and gas refinery operations, including O&M manuals and SOPs, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality.

Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development of customized technical writing materials and solutions applicable to the operation and maintenance of industrial, power generation, manufacturing, and mission critical facilities

Develop operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, commissioning plans, turnover packages, and technical audit reports. Provide solutions and strategies to the technical writing process to improve overall quality of documentation

Translate complex engineering concepts utilizing engineering drawings, P&IDs, control logic descriptions, vendor manuals, and test reports into clear step‑by‑step instructions for use by operators and technicians. Provide technical guidance to other technical writers as a part of a team

Collaborate with engineers, operators, technicians, and vendors to gather accurate information and validate content

Edit and proofread developed documentation for technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and usability; mentor and review the work of other technical writers and contractors

Expertly utilizes style guides to accurately format documentation in a standardized and consistent manner between customer projects. Provide insight into standardization techniques and champions improving the quality of standardization through developing department level process guides, setting documentation style and templates, and enforcing standards and best practices

Assist the Training Department with the development of classroom and e‑learning modules, job aids, checklists, and slide decks to support operator and maintenance training programs

Perform additional job duties as assigned by the Documentation Services Supervisor

Qualification

Power Plant FundamentalsElectrical SystemsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsTechnical WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteCAD - Computer-aided DesignReading blueprintsVerbalWritten CommunicationsDetail OrientedTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or university in an engineering or technically advanced field. Navy Nuclear Power Plant operations and training or industry operations experience in lieu of degree is acceptable

Four years or greater in a power plant or other heavy industrial operations or maintenance environment with a specific focus on process and procedure development. Previous technical writing experience is required

Driver's License

Must possess a background in power generation, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical facilities, or similar heavy industrial plant environment

Requires advanced knowledge and experience with industrial systems, P&IDs, control systems (DCS/PLC), instrumentation, and common mechanical/electrical equipment operations

Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required

Strong ability to mentor others in the field of technical writing

Preferred

Six years or greater as technical writer in an oil and gas refinery environment

Previous experience as a lead operator or lead maintenance technician (such as a Control Board Operator or a Maintenance Team Lead) is strongly preferred

Familiarity with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, and other technical products

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)

Power Plant Fundamentals: Advanced

Customer Service: Advanced

CAD - Computer-aided Design: Advanced

Electrical Systems: Advanced

Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced

Reading blueprints: Intermediate

Technical Writing: Advanced

Verbal and Written Communications: Advanced

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package (including retirement)

Promotional opportunities

Company

NAES

NAES is the power generation industry’s largest independent services provider, with more than 40 years of experience managing risk and turning it into profits.

Founded in 1980

Issaquah, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.naes.com

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