Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Location: REMOTE, Remote, US

Company: Bureau Veritas

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: REMOTE

State: Remote

Job Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer or Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining technical documents, including reports, manuals, training guides, and technical documentation. The Technical Writer or Writer will collaborate closely with engineering, management, and support teams to ensure the accuracy and usability of all technical documentation, while keeping to deadlines. The ability to produce technical, instructional or creative content about any subject, either using an informative, persuasive, technical, or entertaining tone to accomplish the goal.

The Technical Writer or Writer shall be required to interpret ideas from others or pitch their own writing prompts based on the organization’s goals. The candidate will be responsible for synthesizing information and applying it to a new context using their own words, carefully selecting the most effective vocabulary for the project and the specific audience. Writers will edit their work for grammar, flow and organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation Creation:

• An ability to develop and create documents in a professional manner.

• In-depth knowledge of style guides and acceptable document formats specific to the intent of information distributed.

• Develop, write, and maintain user manuals, guides, and online help documentation.

• Create API documentation, technical specifications, and white papers.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

• Collaboration:

• Work with developers, engineers, and managers to gather information and understand technical details.

• Collaborate with the support team to identify documentation needs based on user feedback.

• Able to take editorial feedback and use it to refine their work.

• Editing and Revision:

• Review and edit content created by other team members to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.

• Update existing documentation to reflect changes in software, systems, or processes.

• Quality Assurance of documentation and presentation ensuring language, especially the rules of syntax, punctuation, and grammar is correctly applied.

• Content Management:

• Organize and manage the documentation library, ensuring that all documents are easily accessible and up to date.

• Implement and follow documentation standards and best practices.

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• Ability to break down complex concepts.

• User Assistance:

• Develop instructional materials and video tutorials.

• Create content for knowledge bases and FAQs.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.

OR

• Two years of Undergraduate Course work in Technical Writing, English, Communication, Computer Science, or a related field with additional certifications in software application specialties, program management, project management or similar fields or support course work.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer or Writer, particularly in the corporate or technical writing, journalism, creative writing, technology or software industry.

• Experience with content management systems and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, DITA).

• Experience with carrying out research and assigned topics and transforming information into a cohesive piece for specific audience consumption.

• Proficiency in the use of word-processing software, including content management systems.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to understand and explain complex technical information.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in using graphics and diagramming tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Visio).

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and Markdown is a plus.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.

We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

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