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Technical Writer

Praxis Procedures LLC · Cambridge, MA, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Full Time

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop, revise, edit, and maintain procedures, manuals, standards, work instructions, guidance documents, and other technical documentation.Collaborate with subject-matter experts, engineers, operators, document owners, managers, and other client stakeholders.Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, accurate, and usable documentation.Review existing documents for accuracy, clarity, consistency, usability, and compliance with applicable client requirements.Apply client writing standards, templates, terminology, formatting conventions, and document-control requirements.Research and resolve technical and editorial comments in collaboration with client stakeholders.Identify and elevate conflicting information, technical discrepancies, unclear requirements, or other issues requiring additional client input.Participate in document reviews, SME interviews, field walkdowns, validations, meetings, and other activities necessary to support assigned work.Independently manage assigned documents, priorities, review cycles, deadlines, and deliverables.Maintain accurate records of client work and time. Support one or more client assignments as business needs require.Maintain the confidentiality and security of client and Praxis information.Comply with applicable client requirements while performing assigned work. Required QualificationsProfessional technical-writing experience.Demonstrated ability to develop and revise complex technical or operational documentation.Strong written communication, editing, grammar, and document-organization skills.Ability to interpret technical information and effectively collaborate with subject-matter experts.Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy and usability.Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.Ability to learn and apply different client writing standards, templates, and document requirements.Ability to work effectively in a remote, client-facing professional environment.PPA-certified or ability to obtain PPA certification within 6 months.Preferred QualificationsExperience developing operational or human-factored procedures.Experience in nuclear power, electric generation, energy, utilities, industrial operations, water/wastewater, or other regulated or high-risk industries.Experience conducting procedure validations, field walkdowns, or SME interviews.Experience with Microsoft Word styles, templates, fields, content controls, or advanced document-development features.Experience providing technical-writing services in a consulting or client-facing environment. Work EnvironmentThis is a primarily remote position. Employees may periodically travel to client facilities and may be required to comply with client-specific site access, safety, security, training, or qualification requirements. Some client assignments may require scheduled meetings or periods of availability; otherwise, Praxis supports flexible work scheduling. General StatementThis job description describes the general nature of the position and is not intended to list every duty or responsibility. Duties, projects, and client assignments may change based on business and client needs. recblid 5of852dh9rixvp82ve75xjnmsv55y6