Technical Writer 2/4P108

Job Summary: The Publications Specialist for Alabama Power will serve as a technical resource within the APC Safety and Health department. This individual will consult and collaborate with project stakeholders to plan, design, develop, and produce a variety of publications aimed at enhancing employee comprehension of safety-related information. These publications may include policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals, emails, memos, meeting transcription reports, presentation slides, executive summaries, and “one-pagers.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Transcribe meeting minutes during safety incident investigations and create concise, timely reports based on these minutes.
• Review and edit safety program guides, procedures, forms, and guidelines to ensure consistency and readability.
• Write safety communication materials, including presentations, emails, memos, alerts, and safety topic content.
• Attend and provide on-site support for employee safety events and initiatives.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Alabama Power’s core values.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of grammar, style, punctuation, and editorial principles.
• Ability to understand complex information and effectively communicate it to diverse audiences with varying professional backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint and Teams is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with stakeholders ranging from executives to field personnel.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong prioritization and task execution abilities.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.
• Familiarity with safety and/or engineering terminology is a plus.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the effective communication of safety and health information across the organization, requiring strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.