Technical Writer jobs in Roswell, NM

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for Procedure Writer opportunities for our customer in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Per diem is available for those who qualify.
Work Location: On-Site at WIPP – Projects Group

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Job Description:
Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and write operations and maintenance documents for the SSCVS Project.
• Coordinates complex jobs under limited supervision.
• May act as a lead writer/editor.
• Coordinates highly complex jobs independently or may participate as publications representative on multi-disciplined groups planning and executing major projects.
• Assists other technical editing staff, as required. May review work of other technical editing staff members.
• Conducts research to support document production.
• Maintains document and resource files (support matter).
• Responsible for electronic file management which may include access and configuration control.
• Monitors job progress and alerts responsible supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy.
• May provide production data for performance metrics.
• Edits and/or rewrites draft documents to new and/or existing procedures and ensures compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Reviews document requirements with customers.
• Recommends and coordinates document formatting, graphic design, and reprographics, resolves editorial and/or content issues and provides any additional editorial support.
• Plans, writes, edits, and proofreads simple to highly complex documents.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of procedure writing or an Associate Degree with a minimum of 3 years of procedure writing experience.
• 10-15 years of procedure writing experience desired.
• Procedure writing in a DOE or commercial nuclear-disciplined writing environment is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word.
• Strong writing skills are a must.
• PPA Certification is a plus.
• Mechanical or I&C knowledge is desired.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision to analyze, design, and develop administrative, technical, and work process documents in support of a nuclear operating facility. These documents shall include operations, alarm response, emergency operating, and abnormal operating procedures.
• Knowledge of nuclear facility conduct of operations and or conduct of maintenance is a plus.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers