ILS Technical Writer - Editor II Job at Austal, Mobile, AL

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  • Austal
  • Mobile, AL

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Directly: ILS Technical Writer Lead

Indirectly: ILS Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

Authorities / Responsibilities

  • Responsible for development, and submission preparation of all assigned equipment and system/special manuals:
  • Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences
  • Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations and trade journals.
  • Preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
  • Interfaces with subject matter experts and other engineering personnel during the development of these products.
  • Responsible for interfacing with OEMs/Suppliers to obtain Vendor Furnished Information as needed
  • Responsible for interfacing sub-contractor personnel on all technical manual related issues
  • Responsible for ensuring all change order activity that impacts assigned technical manuals is processed, documented and communicated to rest of ILS Team
  • Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS asnecessary

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

  • 3 years of Navy/USCG/MSC technical manual development experience
  • Knowledge of XML/SGML tagging procedures preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience interacting with internal and external customers
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Related degrees advantageous
  • Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
  • Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Direction Exercised

Will determine the technical adequacy of all technical manual deliverables

Discretion Exercised

Will provide technical manual input to all members of the ILS Team

LIAISES WITH: Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Navy, Equipment Suppliers and ILS Support Contractors

Additional Guidelines

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years of age or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

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