Technical Writer

Responsible to produce high quality documentation, prepare instruction manuals and articles with the main aim to communicate complex, technical information more easily to customers, vendors and employees.
Job Title:Technical Writer

Reports to:Project Manager

Position Summary:Responsible to produce high quality documentation, prepare instruction manuals and articles with the main aim to communicate complex, technical information more easily to customers, vendors and employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operations and Maintenance documentation in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures, Gas & oil industry and International standards.
• Produce concise, accurate, complete and ‘easy to understand’ technical and safety related documents
• Produce and Maintain Operations & Maintenance related documentation in support of company Management Systems (ISO)
• Present draft documentation for management approval, leading up to Material printing and distribution
• Assist when required with development of future template(s), O & M procedures and Competency Assessments
• Support team concept and interacts well with others (Be Team Player)
• Provide guidance, training, support and assistance to Team on procedure writing style and content
• Plans and prioritizes own work based on agreed plans and programmes
• Technical editing and management of operating and maintenance procedures and assessment packages consistent with recognized Competency Assurance Standard
• Liaises with Lead Technical Writer during procedure and competency development
• Liaise and provide assistance with company international site operations and maintenance teams
• Review and revise Plant Operations & Maintenance documentation as per OSHA requirements.
• Ensure that all Plant Operations & Maintenance are briefed on all related Operations & Maintenance procedures (newly issued and revised), including Safety, Engineering and Maintenance related job procedures and Standing Instructions.
• Same approach applies to Projects documentation including the changes on existing facilities.
• Participate in the identification of operating areas requiring change or alteration of a technical nature to meet varying operating conditions to determine impact on Plant documentation and develop solutions, and required training of concerned personnel
• Issue plans to provide timely production and delivery of prepared work documents
• Prepare activity progress reports on a daily (If applicable), weekly and monthly basis. Maintain progress tracking spreadsheets and other records as required
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material
• Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence

Required Education:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English language.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manuals e.g. P & IDs, PFDs, Isometrics, Single Line Diagrams, plot plans and vendor manuals
• Familiar with of applicable international codes and standards of pumps, compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines and relevant equipment to installed in Gas processing facilities.

Preferred Education
Required Experience & Skills:

• At least 10 to 15 years work experience in the Petroleum Oil & Gas Industry.
• Ability to adapt to the most challenging situations and multicultural work environments.
• Some experience in working within a multi-national environment
• Requires ability to concentrate for long periods of time and strong organizational skills, and use these skills, knowledge, and abilities to achieve daily tasks.
• Mentor to the wider team by offering advice and guidance on how to achieve and improve skills and knowledge on Technical writing.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Expert knowledge and understanding in management of documentation systems and controls
• Knowledge of development of Operating & Maintenance procedures, Work Instructions & O&M manuals and Handbooks

Required Training & Certifications
Preferred Training & Certifications
Physical Demands
Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, customer, vendors, suppliers and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices

Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, helmets, face shields, hearing protection, safety goggles, steel-toed boots, as applicable.

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