Technical Writer I

Select Source International
  • Florida, FL
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Working Hours: 6am - 4:30pm or 7am - 5:30, Monday - Thursday

    Interview Process: 1st interview virtual with cameras on, 2nd round in person; 1:1 and panel

    Technical Writer for Maintenance Operations:

    Position Summary:

    With minimal supervision, creates and maintains technical documentation to support organizational operations.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Develop, review, and update user manuals, guides, preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, job plans, and technical documentation within the Maximo CMMS.
    • Review and validate maintenance instructions against OEM manuals and technical specifications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current maintenance practices.
    • Validate labor estimates, job steps, and task sequencing to ensure they accurately reflect field execution and operational st andards.
    • Revise and standardize documentation to align with OEM procedures, internal standards, and best documentation practices.
    • Produce clear, consistent, and well-structured technical content to improve readability, usability, and effectiveness of maintenance tasks.
    • Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, reliability engineers, and cross-functional teams to gather technical information, obtain feedback, and validate documentation updates.
    • Support data entry, document control, configuration management, and related activities within Maximo as required.
    • Document technical activities and prepare clear, detailed reports.
    • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all technical content while adhering to established documentation standards and best practices.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Ability to meet physical demands associated with a Maintenance function job profile , to include climbing ladders and stairs, bending, twisting and maneuvering in tight or elevated spaces to safely access equipment.
    • Ability to transitionbetween elevated work areas to inspect, photograph and document equipment, systems and maintenance activities in an industrial environment while adhering to all safety requirements and PPE standards.
    • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
    • Familiarity with Maximo or other CMMS platforms preferred.
    • Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
    • Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation accuracy, consistency, and formatting.
    • Excellent written communication and technical writing skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and common PDF editing tools.
    • Willing and able to work early-in, late, and/or overtime including weekends on short notice
    • Willing and able to work any shift including split shift and across shifts

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Trade certification or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance.
    • Previous experience standardizing PM programs or contributing to CMMS improvements or upgrades.
    • Knowledge of Lean Maintenance, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), or similar methodologie

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlorida, FL

    Skills

    • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Content Structureunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Editingunmatched
    • IBM Maximo Asset Managementunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Reliability Centered Maintenanceunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Usability Engineeringunmatched
    • User Documentationunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Resume Builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Resume Builder