Technical Publications Specialist

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title:Technical Publications Specialist

Status:Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $52,900 - $100,100

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Technical Publications Specialist at BPMI, you will perform routine business functions to support company operations in areas including, but not limited to the publication and distribution of reactor component technical manuals. This position requires the ability to manage tasks from content creation through the delivery of hard copy and electronic manuals to the fleet. Collaboration with engineers, subcontractors, storage and distribution facilities, Government content owners, shipyard personnel, and the fleet is required. Responsibilities also include development and maintenance of procedures and reports related to technical manual publication, and utilizing industry standard publishing environments and tools.

Essential Duties:

• Own and manage project milestones associated with publishing well defined changes to technical manuals, from content inception through final delivery.
• Manage technical manual production deliverables, schedule, and scope while interfacing with customers, contractors, engineers, and end users.
• Edit, format, and proofread technical documents for publication in accordance with quality specifications and governing documents.
• Ensure that information technology designs meet the needs of the end user while employing advancements in technology to produce interactive online technical manuals from Extensible Markup Language (XML).
• Provide professional writing support, as needed, to BPMI's internal customers.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical or Professional Writing/Editing, Publishing Studies, English, Communications, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for newer college graduates.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and in teams.
• Technical writing, editing, and publishing experience within engineering, manufacturing, or software industry.
• Experience with MS Word and XML source files.
• Experience working with file configuration software and administrative databases.
• Ability to learn new technologies and aptitude to understand IT concepts.
• Ability to craft written communications with clarity and creativity.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individual