NAES Corp

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Description

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 Senior 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 highly technical documents that follow PIC Group’s methodology, philosophy, and standards. The Senior Technical Writer’s work product plays a vital role in support of 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, control, maintain, troubleshoot, program, build, or repair equipment and systems. Work independently and possess solid communication skills for coordination 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
• Study drawings, specifications, original equipment manuals, and other data relative to the operation and maintenance of engineering facilities to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail
• Develop, as needed, and adhere to consistent style and formatting guidelines defined by company and department standards
• Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication
• Coordinate with various departments & organizations during procedure development and revision process
• Plans layout of work, arranging sequence of topics, and placement of graphics as applicable
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material
• Observe production, developmental, and other engineering activities to determine operating procedure and detail
• 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
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
• 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
• Manage project document creation and update requests, leading regular meetings with key stakeholders
• 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 Senior Technical Writer reports Documentation Services Supervisor

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:
  • Five years of experience in technical writing and the use of Microsoft Suite for technical writing applications
  • Two years of operational 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 assess client documentation needs and develop/write, deliver, and implement documentation rollout as needed
  • Adept in collaborating with internal and external parties
  • Able to simplify moderate to complex topics for lay audiences
  • Able to independently research, develop, and review new procedures and changes to existing procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and written communication skills

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.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Power Plant Fundamentals

Intermediate

CAD - Computer-aided Design

Advanced

Customer Service

Advanced

Electrical Systems

Intermediate

MS Office Suite

Advanced

Reading blueprints

Intermediate

Technical Writing

Advanced

Verbal and Written Communications

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Five years of experience in technical writing and the use of Microsoft Suite for technical writing applications.

Two years of operational experience in heavy industrial or power generation.

Experience in the use of technical writing software applications such as AutoCAD.

5-7 years:

Proficient across various disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and controls with a wide degree of project ownership and flexibility.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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