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Axelon Services Corporation is hiring: Technical Writer II in Houston

Axelon Services Corporation, Houston, TX, US

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Technical Writer II

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Houston, TX- ONSITE
6 Months
Pay: $24.24 to $57.01 per hour


Years of experience required: 10+ in petrochemical/refinery background with 6-8 years experience in technical writing.
Minimum Education Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school, or 5-9 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.




*Top 3 Must-Have Skills*
1. Communicate and build relationships with site SME
2. Detail orientated writing skills
3. Integrity, self-starter that can work with minimal supervision


*Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process*
1. Provide years of real-world experience in technical writing in a production or manufacturing environment including examples of work
2. Please list how many years of real-world experience with each (more than 5 years of experience with each required to be considered): MS WORD MS EXCEL MS VISIO TRUVIEW
3. Years of manufacturing (pumps, valves, reactors, stack columns, etc.) experience with a working knowledge of process units


The interview process: In-Person (2 hours. 1st hour writing sample + 2nd hour panel interview).


Develops, writes, and edits technical training material for manuals, operating procedures, and related technical training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works with subject matter experts to create training materials. Interviews production and engineering personnel, SME's and reads other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Reviews manufacturer's manuals, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service equipment. Studies P&ID's, PFD's, sketches, drawings, specifications, to integrate into procedures, and training materials. Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology using Microsoft templates and Visio drawings. Review published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Selects or creates photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.


KEY COMPENTENCIES: Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information to other employees of the organization. Ability to write clearly and informatively. Ability to efficiently edit work for spelling and grammar. Capability to vary writing style to meet needs. Ability to read and interpret written information. Must be proficient using Microsoft Office and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Visio Technical, Image/Photo editing applications and Documentum. xrczosw Working knowledge of document scanning hardware and software.