Technical Writer I

Job Description...
This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft.
Working Hours: 6am - 4:30pm or 7am - 5:30, Monday - Thursday

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