Job Description
The Company-
At a pivotal time of saving our environment, my client has developed an emission reduction solution for the marine industry. Rotor Sails can reduce emissions by up to 30% and, with their patented Deployment Systems, be installed on most merchant vessels.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer to create and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation relating to their Rotor Sails, including operation & maintenance manuals, assembly and installation guidelines, technical specifications and technical sales literature.
The Role-
Main Duties:
* Create and maintain information architecture, identifying the audience, purpose and content of all necessary documentation
* Communicate with the engineering team to understand product details
* Communicate with sales and projects teams to understand customer expectations
* Write new text and edit existing text to form comprehensive and consistent documentation.
* Prepare graphics as needed from 3D models provided by the engineering team
* Apply robust versioning and document management processes in line with company procedures
This candidate will be responsible for producing:
* Technical specifications
* Installation, operation and maintenance manuals for use by clients, technicians, ship’s crew and engineers
* Installation Planning Instructions (IPIs) for use by engineers planning installation of rotor sails
* Technical brochures for sales and marketing
* Guidance notes to assist ship designers and shipyards with integration of equipment.
The Person-
At least A level educated or equivalent
Ideally degree or HND educated in a marine or engineering discipline
Shipping/ Maritime background
At least 2 years’ experience as a technical writer
Experience of a range of technical writing applications and document management tools
Understanding of typical marine technology and techniques that readers of the documentation will be familiar with.