Technical Writer I

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical WriterIis responsible fortaking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines.This role will work closely with experienced writers andotherinternalemployees tointerpretcontractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to help produce technical documentation.This role interfaces with customerand/orcustomer'srepresentativesthroughout project,as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Writestechnical documents/manualsaccording to specificationsfor customer

Completesassignments according to company policies and procedures

Researchesexisting data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations

Draftstext materialstoensure text and illustrations arecompleted andcoordinated per final product requirements

Documentsandarchivestechnical data overlong periodsin an efficient, established methodto aid in future related projects

Tracksand recordstime spent on projects

Communicatesstatus of work to management and any needs foradditionalinformation, technical procedures, etc.

Completesassigned tasks according to established deadlines and customer specifications and company policies and procedures

Performsany other job-related instructions, as requested with reasonable accommodation

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
General office environment;requiredto use office equipment (companycomputer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier);requiredto sit/stand forlong periodsof time

May berequiredto 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 berequiredto work on heavy equipment and/or heavy-duty vehicles to perform duties and responsibilities;requiredto sit, stand, bend,kneeland lie down; mayberequiredtolift upto 50pounds

May berequired(on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally requireworkingweekendsand/or holidays, as needed

Mayberequiredtotravel by motor vehicle and/or airplane tocomplete job requirements; estimated to be less thanfive (5)percent; limited projects may require travel to up to 50percent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) isrequired

Associatedegree in a technicalor mechanicalfield or equivalent work experience isrequired

Experience:
Zerototwo(0-2) years of experiencein a mechanical, technical,or writing fieldwriting complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel(e.g.,agencies, customer)

Technical Experience:
Basiclevel ofproficiencywith Microsoft WordandMicrosoftExcelis preferred

Basic level ofproficiencywith desktop publishing toolsis preferred

Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical,pneumatic, hydraulic,electronic,and/or aeronauticalsystemsis preferred

Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysisis 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.