Technical Author

Looking for a new role in the Oil & Gas industry?
Our client, a Oil & Gas Operator in Norwich, is seeking a Technical Author to join their team for an initial 12-month contract position.
As a Technical Author, you will be responsible for designing graphics and layouts, writing, editing, and publishing safety & associated documentation in support of the Southern North Sea operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Safety Team and be an integral member of the larger QSSHE Team.
Key responsibilities of the role include developing, reviewing, editing, and validating data sheets relating to technicalities of the requisite subject, writing and preparing safety documentation in an easy-to-understand language, and checking for style, structure, grammar, errors, syntax, punctuation, and spellings in technical documentation. The Technical Author will also be responsible for working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in the preparation and editing of documents, and liaising with Safety Engineers to identify potential improvements in safety documentation administration.
The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry, proven IT Literacy including proficiency with Word/Excel/Adobe Acrobat and skills with Microsoft Visio and Adobe Illustrator. Working knowledge of CAD software would be an advantage. Strong organizational skills and an excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation are essential.
If you're an enquiring mind with accuracy and a methodical attention to detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you to flex your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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