Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Description : OVERVIEW :

The Technical Writer is responsible for documentation of business processes, development of production / company procedures, and maintenance of documents in the company’s EPDM system.

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Technical Writer is accountable for the following functions and responsibilities :

• Create new documents and / or revise existing documents in accordance with internal specifications, business processes, and project / system requirements while verifying accuracy and compliance to existing standards.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities, internal and external, to determine operating procedure and detail and turn into written document.
• Facilitate SME input and review sessions with individuals or groups.
• Ability to merge business processes and production into single, step-by-step procedural guides.
• Adhere to document change control procedures / systems to ensure successful release of new or revised documents.
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Review released documents and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content as needed.
• Ensure all document and system elements are assembled for review and approval.
• Ability to participate effectively in the evolution and documentation of Technical Writing standards.
• Provide training / guidance as needed.
• Ability to write in accordance with the standards and principles of the Gregg Reference Manual, most current edition.
• Ability to read existing documentation, interview business and team members, and study the target application in order to drive out documentation and supporting decision making.
• Ability to drive work to timely and high-quality completion while maintaining positive and effective relationships.
• Perform other functions and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

The Technical Writer must at a minimum possess the following :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The Technical Writer must be able to :