Technical Writer I Job at Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc in Portsmouth

Overview Technical Writer I – Portsmouth, VA. Full-time position. Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a job opportunity for a full time Technical Writer I in Portsmouth, VA. Duties and Responsibilities Provides daily technical support to the Management team. Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks. Assists in development of safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages. Assists to define test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans and/or TWDs. Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to establish inspection and acceptance criteria. Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representatives to assure compliance with requirements. Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion. Responsibilities include review of Technical Work Documents and Condition Reports, including Supporting Documentation, written to perform work within Surface Ship, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), Deep Submergence System (DSS) and/or LEVEL 1 boundaries to ensure production efforts are in compliance with NAVSEA requirements and specifications. Recommend and assist to implement changes to Technical Work Documents and Internal Processes Instructions to ensure requirements are communicated to users in a simple, straightforward manner to enhance the probability of first time success. Review and assist to resolve SUBSAFE, DSS/SOC and LEVEL 1 issues. Assist the Quality Director, Production Manager and Programs Manager on issues to ensure internal and external customer needs are met to ensure schedule and department efficiency requirements to support overall budget goals. Job Requirements Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 1 year waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems. Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with 4 years of military Navy service or completed Maritime Trade School/Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems. Completed Maritime Trade School/Apprenticeship or 4 years military Navy service may be substituted with 6 years waterfront Quality/Engineering Technical Writing or Shipboard System Testing experience on Navy Surface Ship, Level I Systems, or Submarine systems. Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Job Training: Technical Engineering, Non-SUBSAFE, SUBSAFE, Scope of Certification and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work. Knowledge & Skills Broad knowledge in shipyard, marine, and commercial technical work practices, inspection and testing methods; Navy ship repair processes and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, JFMM, NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), DOD Standards, Military Specifications, SUBSAFE requirements, DSS/SOC, NAVSEA and customer specifications. Engineering and Technology: application of engineering science and technology to design and production. Mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics. Production and Processing: knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and related techniques. Skills Safety Analysis and Job Hazardous Analysis for tasks; Quality Control Analysis; Active Listening; Critical Thinking; Writing; Instructing; Judgment and Decision Making; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Abilities Reading Comprehension; Written Communication; Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Category Flexibility; Visual Color Discrimination; Deductive Reasoning. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines; operate in confined spaces, noisy environments, heavy industrial conditions, high-traffic areas; work across multiple locations. Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. PI279037925 #J-18808-Ljbffr