Specialist, Technical Writer

The Technical Writer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Candidates based in Hobbs, New Mexico, or Midland, Texas, may be considered.


* Interpreting and utilizing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to develop accurate technical content for oil, gas, and liquid transportation and processing operations.


* Developing and revising maintenance procedures that translate engineering drawings, equipment documentation, operating requirements, and subject-matter expert input into clear, safe, and executable work instructions.


* Developing written content, technical illustrations, and photos as required for projects.


* Obtaining technical reviews from content owners and ensuring the accuracy of revisions to provide customers with the highest quality technical materials.


* Collaborating with business partners to develop and manage a technical/procedures documentation plan for each project outlining deliverables, due dates and launch requirements.


* Arranging and managing all relationships including quality reviews as required; meeting project deliverables within established timelines to ensure an accurate delivery of technical publications to the customer.


* Adhering to and applying styles and formats as outlined in the technical writing style guide.


* Participating in continuous improvement of technical writing processes and systems (e.g.

content management) to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability of technical publications.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications, English, or a technical field.

Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.


* 3 years or more experience as a technical writer is required, in oil and gas is preferred.


* Experience writing for an industrial/manufacturing company is required.


* Strong communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading is required.


* Experience writing operating procedures, technical manuals, and/or product-oriented documentation is required.


* Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe suite products, and similar word processing and desktop publishing tools are preferred.


* Knowledge of fonts and typefaces is required.


* Ability to understand, interpret, and organize technical manuals and technical data are required.


* Experience in content management and/or revision control systems is preferred.


* Experience with print, web-based, and electronic delivery of documents is required.


* Basic project management skills are preferred.


* Database and internet-related communications and file transfer knowledge is preferred.


* Strong computer skills and outstanding organizational ability.


* Excellent verbal and written command of the language.


* A personality that lends itself to leadership within a group and should be abl...