What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Actalent?
Description:
The project support individual is responsible for providing support to, and collaborating with, engineers to produce new and existing technical specifications, reports, manuals, presentations, procedures, and other documents in support of new commercial nuclear reactor projects. This includes technical document reviews for formatting and adherence to document standards. This individual may assist in all areas of configuration management to include Requirements Management, Design Control, Document and Records Management, and Issue and Change Management.
• Provide technical writing support to, and updates for, new and existing assigned documentation.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed on time with high quality and within budget.
• Work with industry and customer standards to develop quality and user-friendly formats and templates for future publications.
• Edit and manage technical documentation in support of business products creating documentation that is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in the creation and implementation of documentation.
• Become familiar with applicable products, services, concepts, practices, requirements, and procedures.
• Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple activities, meeting established deadlines. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish activities.
• Collect, analyze, and compile information from various resources, for use in creation or editing of procedures, reports, and documents.
• Manage review and approval of documents including comment resolution.
Develop documents that are organized, succinct, compliant, and meet internal and external deadlines; edit documents for consistency, clarity, grammar, syntax, format, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Create, manage, and maintain websites, libraries, storage repositories, workflows, newsletters, etc., as assigned. Process engineering changes through appropriate data management systems.
• Work to and update project schedules on a regular basis.
• Perform requirements traceability and publishing, as required.
• Support input into the Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM) and the Nuclear Collaboration System. Perform records management type functions and records maintenance activities, as assigned.
• Perform training to other staff members on CM functions, as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or an associates degree working towards a Bachelor’s degree and with experience in technical writing).
Desired experience in one of the following:
a. Technical writing in a nuclear business environment, quality assurance, engineering, or computer technology.
b. Experience with developing new content from a variety of resources such as product specifications, interviews with technical subject experts, etc.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications.
- Experience in word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheet packages.
- Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe software to be able to create/modify PDF files.
- MS Word mastery is required.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $50
