Axelon Services Corporation is hiring: IT - Technical Writer - Mid in San Ramon

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Title: IT - Technical Writer - Mid Location: San Ramon, CA Pay Range: 50 - 55/hr, W2 1 Month Contract Looking for candidates within client service territory near work location - San Ramon or Bay Area. Assignment is mainly remote but with a 5% possibility of on-site meetings at San Ramon location. Laptop to be issued; any additional equipment to be provided by supplier. Personal cell to be used; with manager prior approval, a pre-determined amount for cell phone can be expensed monthly. Top Things Looking For Years of experience and the number and quality of work products produced as a technical writer and editor. Possesses an understanding of frontline workers to ensure the content appropriately targets their informational needs. Attention to detail and pride in work product. What steps do they take to ensure accuracy, format, and quality of content? Top Skill Set Looking For in a Candidate Strong understanding of how to present complex safety information in a concise, accessible format. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills interacting with subject matter experts and leaders. Responsibilities Edit existing Code of Safe Practices manual and create additional content as required to maintain compliance with safety requirements. Collaborate with and gather information from internal and external clients to develop and edit content for documents in an orderly, concise manner. Ensure documents are typographically, grammatically, and technically correct. Take complex technical information and make it clear and easy-to-understand for a frontline audience. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Teams, and PowerPoint. Develop flowcharts and organization charts (iGrafx Preferred, Visio is acceptable). Maintain high standards for writing, detail, editing, and information design to produce accurate, concise, usable, highly-polished content. Adopt a user-focused approach to documentation planning, design, and content strategy. Qualifications BA/BS in English, Technical Writing, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3 to 5 years of Technical Writing, content management, process improvement. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiar with client policies and procedures regarding safety, and Company Guidance Document Management (GDM) standards. Fully competent in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint. Proficient in documentation technologies and processes. Good verbal communication skills to collaborate with peers, content owners, and collect necessary information for documents. Good multi-tasking, adaptability, and organizational skills. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Other Job function Information Technology Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing and Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr