Technical Writer I

About

The Technical Writer I is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. This role will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to help produce technical documentation. This role interfaces with customer and/or customer’s representatives throughout project, as required.

Responsibilities

• Writes technical documents/manuals according to specifications for customer
• Completes assignments according to company policies and procedures
• Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations
• Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements
• Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects
• Tracks and records time spent on projects
• Communicates status of work to management and any needs for additional information, technical procedures, etc.
• Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines and customer specifications and company policies and procedures
• Performs any other job-related instructions, as requested with reasonable accommodation

Working Environment

• General office environment; required to use office equipment (company computer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier); required to sit/stand for long periods of time
• May be required to work in a shop or manufacturing facility; exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or bloodborne pathogens is possible; noise level may be high in shop or manufacturing facility
• May be required to work on heavy equipment and/or heavy-duty vehicles to perform duties and responsibilities; required to sit, stand, bend, kneel and lie down; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required (on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally require working weekends and/or holidays, as needed

May be required to travel by motor vehicle and/or airplane to complete job requirements; estimated to be less than five (5) percent; limited projects may require travel to up to 50 percent

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required
• Associate degree in a technical or mechanical field or equivalent work experience is required

Experience

• Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in a mechanical, technical, or writing field writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer)

Technical Experience

• Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred
• Basic level of proficiency with desktop publishing tools is preferred
• Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and/or aeronautical systems is preferred
• Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred

Certification Licensure

• Valid driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

O’Neil & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam Era or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.