Technical Writer - Wilmington, United States - GE Vernova

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    Job Description Summary

    The project support individual is responsible for providing support to, and collaborating with, engineers to produce new and existing technical specifications, reports, manuals, presentations, procedures, and other documents in support of new commercial nuclear reactor projects. This includes technical document reviews for formatting and adherence to document standards. This individual may assist in all areas of configuration management to include Requirements Management, Design Control, Document and Records Management, and Issue and Change Management.

    The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical writing support to, and updates for, new and existing assigned documentation.
  • Ensure project deliverables are executed on time with high quality and within budget.
  • Work with industry and customer standards to develop quality and user-friendly formats and templates for future publications.
  • Edit and manage technical documentation in support of business products creating documentation that is complete, accurate, and timely.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts in the creation and implementation of documentation.
  • Become familiar with applicable products, services, concepts, practices, requirements, and procedures.
  • Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple activities, meeting established deadlines. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish activities.
  • Collect, analyze, and compile information from various resources, for use in creation or editing of procedures, reports, and documents.
  • Manage review and approval of documents including comment resolution.
  • Develop documents that are organized, succinct, compliant, and meet internal and external deadlines; edit documents for consistency, clarity, grammar, syntax, format, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Create, manage, and maintain websites, libraries, storage repositories, workflows, newsletters, etc., as assigned. Process engineering changes through appropriate data management systems.
  • Work to and update project schedules on a regular basis.
  • Perform requirements traceability and publishing, as required.
  • Support input into the Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM) and the Nuclear Collaboration System. Perform records management type functions and records maintenance activities, as assigned.
  • Perform training to other staff members on CM functions, as assigned.
    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or an Associate's degree working towards a Bachelor's degree and with experience in technical writing).
  • 1-2 years experience in word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheet packages.
  • 1-2 years technical writing experience.
    Eligibility Requirements

  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
    Desired Characteristics

  • MS Word mastery.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications.
  • Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe software to be able to create/modify PDF files.
  • Desired experience in one of the following: A. Technical writing in a nuclear business environment, quality assurance, engineering, or computer technology. OR B. Experience with developing new content from a variety of resources such as product specifications, interviews with technical subject experts, etc.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic document publication and printing.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; must work well in a team environment.
  • Strong skills and knowledge using Adobe Acrobat Professional or DC.
  • Strong skills with graphics software, including Visio and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Strong organizational skills, project execution skills, and detail oriented.
  • Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude. Energetic problem-solver capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities. Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Experience as a technical writer in the nuclear industry, national labs, or governmental agencies in a high-tech field.
  • Experience with GE documentation system, practices, and requirements.
  • Experience with configuration management protocols in a high-tech, regulated environment.
  • Familiarity with US NRC Regulatory Guides (RG).
  • Familiarity with system and software standards (ASME, IEEE, IEC, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Documentum and Confluence.
    The salary range for this position is $80-105k. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

    Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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    This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

    Additional Information

    GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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