Join a world-class petrochemical manufacturer and industry leader in polymers and chemical production.
*Top 3 Must-Have Skills*
1. Communicate and build relationships with site SME
2. Detail orientated writing skills
3. Integrity, self-starter that can work with minimal supervision
*Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process*
1. Provide years of real-world experience in technical writing in a production or manufacturing environment including examples of work
2. Please list how many years of real-world experience with each (more than 5 years of experience with each required to be considered): MS WORD MS EXCEL MS VISIO TRUVIEW
3. Years of manufacturing (pumps, valves, reactors, stack columns, etc.) experience with a working knowledge of process units
The Contract Technical Writer will play a key role in documenting processes, procedures, and operational knowledge across complex manufacturing units.
Working closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, you will help drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement through high-quality technical documentation.
This position offers exposure to large-scale process manufacturing operations and the opportunity to contribute to critical business and operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including operating procedures, maintenance manuals, standards, work instructions, training materials, and engineering documents.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, operations personnel, and project teams to gather technical information and convert complex concepts into user-friendly documentation.
Ensure all documentation adheres to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Review and revise existing documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Support document control processes, version management, and change management activities.
Create and maintain documentation that supports operational excellence, safety, reliability, and compliance initiatives.
Participate in technical reviews and facilitate document approval workflows.
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in the petrochemical, refining, or related industrial manufacturing industry.
6-8 years of demonstrated technical writing experience supporting engineering, operations, maintenance, or capital project environments.
6 years of manufacturing experience with hands-on knowledge of industrial equipment and process operations, including pumps, valves, reactors, distillation/stack columns, heat exchangers, and related process unit equipment.
Strong working knowledge of refinery and petrochemical process units, equipment systems, operating procedures, and industry terminology.
More than 5 years of experience with each of the following applications is required:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
TruView
Proven ability to gather information from subject matter experts and translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.
Experience developing and maintaining operating procedures, maintenance procedures, work instructions, technical manuals, engineering documents, and training materials.
Strong editing, proofreading, document control, and document management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality documentation within established deadlines.