Operations Readiness Offshore Training Technical Writer / Editor - WorleyParsons - Houston, TX
:
7
Months
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Training Lead/O&M Lead
LIAISES WITH:
Operations and Maintenance Engineers and Technicians (SMEs)
Training Coordinator
Instructor / Assessor
Technical Writer
Technical Illustrator
Technical Editor
Technical Translator
Operations Development Engineers
Vendor SMEs
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible to the training lead for completing all work related to the technical writing requirements for the project, including all the subprojects
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Write training manuals that meet the training and work requirements for the plant operators and maintenance personnel.
Coordinate work objectives, assignments, and scheduling with the training lead.
Maintain primary responsibility for developing and writing material for manuals, instructional guides.
Work methods and procedures, the installation, operation and maintenance of machinery and other equipment and training.
Observe operational and maintenance activities to determine best practices as content for operational and maintenance procedures.
Interview operations and maintenance personnel and read technical manuals and other materials to become familiar with the technologies and production methods.
Review manufacturers’ specifications, drawings, and other data relative to the operation, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.
Assemble and organize materials then complete writing assignments according to established standards of order, clarity, conciseness, style / format, and terminology.
Candidate must have verifiable success writing technical training materials. Our training modules are descriptive, explanatory materials written in narrative form and enhanced with drawings and photos.
We are not writing step-by-step procedures.The candidate must be fluent in English with special skill at expressing technical material in clear, concise, coherent English. The candidate must observe our established standards of order, style / format, and terminology and be able to write according to the customary rules of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.Candidate should have experience as an operator or craftsman in a petrochemical facility or as an engineer who has worked on oil production and processing projects.Candidate must be able to work independently to assemble and organize materials.
Duties include locating and interpreting many technical documents and, occasionally, interviewing engineers and vendor representatives.Candidate must be competent working with the Microsoft Office suite - particularly Word styles. Competency with Microsoft Visio is preferred.Competency with simple graphics and photo editing is a plus.Candidate must be able to closely proof read and fact check the work of other writers.Candidate must accept and incorporate the results of peer reviews, intensive editing, and client critiques of his/her work.
Training as a technical writer and/or professional certification in technical writing is beneficial.
Providing samples of your work will be appreciated.
General attributes required of all WorleyParsons employees include:
Zero Harm, Action Orientation, Building Effective Business Relationships, Commitment, Customer Focus, Dealing with Change, Drive for Results, Integrity and Trust, and Basic Leadership Skills.
About WorleyParsons
WorleyParsons is a leading global provider of technical, project and operational support services to our customers. Our comprehensive network enables us to provide local support to our customers backed by global expertise across the Oil & Gas, Power, Mining
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and Infrastructure & Environment industries. WorleyParsons’ global footprint continues to expand with a total workforce of approximately 37,800 people operating from more than 148 offices in 48 countries. We were ranked #1 International Design firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in 2011!
WorleyParsons US Operations
provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management services across our 24 US offices with outstanding health, safety and environmental performance. To deliver these services, WorleyParsons functions as the sole supplier, member of a joint venture, a subcontractor, or a local contractor. We also operate within formalized alliances, partnerships, and consortiums. Our US Operations include global centers of engineering expertise in refining, sulphur technology, arctic developments, topsides, subsea systems, deepwater facilities, nuclear power, and renewable energy. These hubs support domestic customers as well as the execution of mega-projects for international customers in Brazil, China, Russia, West Africa and Saudi Arabia, among others.
OneWay™ is WorleyParsons global initiative to incorporate health, safety and environment in all aspects of our business. We have a vision of zero harm to people, the environment and assets. OneWay™ is our means of achieving this. Apply today to be a part of the WorleyParsons team of unique and impressive professionals!
WorleyParsons is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
