Senior Technical Writer

Overview Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers challenges from routine to extreme. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary The Senior Technical Writer develops and maintains technical documentation in a coordinated team management environment. This role requires interactions with managers and engineering staff in all departments. The Senior Technical Writer will support the creation of technical manuals in Microsoft Office applications, as well as digital SGML/XML manuals. This is a hybrid position, with offices located in Hanover, MD. Duties And Responsibilities Conduct necessary research, including reading source material and meeting with subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed. Read and interpret engineering information and drawings. Write product descriptions, theory of operations, and other technical manuals and documentation. Write and edit documentation according to published department standards and procedures. Create simple illustrations and screen captures as needed. Coordinate the efforts of graphic designers for more complicated illustrations. Submit drafts to SMEs and peers; incorporate review comments into documents. Provide periodic status reports to Project Managers and Integrated Logistics Support Manager. Work with engineering team during new product development and production phases; author all associated publications from scratch with moderate supervision. Qualifications REQUIRED: Bachelors degree, preferably in English, Technical Writing, or Communications. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 2-6 years of experience in the preparation and review of technical materials for publication, including writing maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, and set up/tear down procedures without source data. Experience developing technical documentation in an engineering environment. Ability to work independently and in a small team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with all levels of the company and subcontractor organizations. Working knowledge of government and commercial contract requirements. Well-developed application software skills in Windows environment, with emphasis in Microsoft Office applications. Strong research abilities. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and data. Experience with large-scale commercial and/or military systems. Desired Ability to obtain security clearance. Experience with SMGL/XML based authoring and content management software, such as MadCap Flare, Arbortext, or Eagle Publishing System. Additional Information This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need. Pay, Benefits And Work Schedule We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Annualized pay rate for this position: $76500 - 103500. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors. How To Apply Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals. #J-18808-Ljbffr