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Megger is hiring: Technical Writer in Dallas

Megger, Dallas, TX, USA

Job type: Full Time


Technical Writer Position

AVO Training Institute, a subsidiary of Megger, based in Dallas, TX, has been in business since 1963. We offer electrical safety and maintenance courses that help keep technicians, electricians and engineers safe and compliant. Our curriculum includes electrical safety and maintenance practices for substations, circuit breakers, protective relays (mechanical & microprocessor), power transformers, cable, and electrical fundamentals.
AVO Training is currently looking for an experienced Technical Writer to create high-quality content for our publications, and contribute to the success of our participants and instructors. This person will maintain standardized and consistent practices while partnering with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy of the content utilized in our publications. This is not a remote position.
The ideal candidate is one that is willing to learn and to make a difference in others' lives. The members of AVO Training Institute take great pride in providing skills and knowledge for those exposed to the hazards of electricity so that they may conduct their work in a safe and efficient manner, as well as a higher level of understanding of the testing techniques being conducted.
Our curriculum includes electrical safety and maintenance practices for substations, circuit breakers, protective relays (mechanical & microprocessor), power transformers, cable, and electrical fundamentals. The person we are looking for will have good knowledge of many of these subjects to provide support in developing content for presentations and instructional programs.
This person will report to the Content Development Manager, and work alongside instructors, SMEs, content designers, and graphics designers to partner in the execution of the learning & development needs. This position is not a remote position. Please provide salary requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct group sessions with SMEs to elicit publication requirements
Revise existing publications as required and requested
Create and develop course content, typically involving the assimilation of technical materials
Read journals and other materials to become familiar with new and updated products
Analyze developments in specific fields to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material
Other assigned duties
Required Skills and Attributes

Familiar with content development for instructional material
Technically oriented; understand, articulate and be able to write technical subjects
Exceptional professional written and oral communication skills
Analyze content
eeds; structure and design curricula
Experience working with complex concepts and translating them into concise, clear language
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable
Take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document
Research, prepare and edit complex technical documents
Experience in creating high-quality documentation with attention to formatting, voice, and audience
Able to work under the pressures of deadlines and other demands
Experience handling multiple projects, and time management to meet project deadlines
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Qualifications

University degree in technical writing, English, journalism, or communications
Native-level proficiency in English, both verbal and written
Strong working knowledge of all Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and Illustrator
Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications