Technical WriterLocation: Alvarado, TX (Onsite)Experience: 4 – 15 yearsOnly USC & GCOil&Gas domainJob Summary:The Technical Writer plans, develops, delivers, and maintains information products to support product and service deployment and product maintenance, throughout the product and service lifecycle. Information products include but are not limited to operation, maintenance, & concept manuals, assembly and disassembly instruction manuals, inspection manuals, training, multimedia, and technical illustrations. Should collaborate with SME’s to gather information and present it in a way that is accessible to the target audience.Key Skill Sets:Manufacturing / Engineering Product documentation experienceExcellent grammar and punctuation skills with attention to detailKey interpersonal skills including a self-starter and ability to work independentlyEvaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvementTools such as Adobe FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Advanced user of Content Management Systems (Windchill), XML authoring (Arbortext Editor) or equivalentIllustration and graphic designing tools such as Adobe Illustrator & PhotoshopMinimum QualificationB.E.
or B. Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics) / Masters in English or Equivalent DegreeOil & Gas domain experienceResponsibilities:Create product manuals/ instruction manuals/ How- To guides and other supporting documents to communicate technical information.Gather information from SME’s and develop, organize and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.Proofread and reauthor functional specifications and other engineering-authored technical documents to simplify overall functionality and product intricacies.Present complex information to the target audience in a controlled language such as Simplified Technical English (STE) and Plain English.Serve the role of an editor / proofreader by participating in peer reviews.