Technical Writer

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.

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 the use of technical writing software applications such as AutoCAD.
  • Proficient across various disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and controls with a wide degree of project ownership and flexibility.

• Licenses/Certification:

• Software/Equipment Knowledge:
  • Strong working knowledge and ability to read blueprints, schematics, and interpret engineering documents: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Electrical One-Lines, Product Manuals, Logic Diagrams, etc.
  • Skilled in technical writing and use of MS Suites

• Other Considerations:
  • Able to independently research, develop, and review new procedures and changes to existing procedures.
  • Able to simplify moderate to complex topics for lay audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
  • Adept in collaborating with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work at Desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform system walkdowns at Client facility, including climbing stairs and wearing proper personal protective equipment.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.