What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Writer position at APR Consulting?
An electric utility client is looking for a Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, cataloging, publishing and maintaining operations policy and procedures. May review publications and recommend revisions or changes in approaches, scope, format, and standards for publication
Position: Technical Writer
Location: Chino, CA ( Hybrid onsite Tuesday and Wednesday)
Pay Rate: $44.63/hr. on W2
Duration: 18 month or longer
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Method
- Documentation Development Design, draft, and maintain:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Job Aids
- Performance Support Notebooks
- Manual updates (e.g., Rubber Glove, Grounding, Rigging, Transmission Manuals)
- Ensure documentation is: Field-ready, practical, and usable by craft personnel, Aligned with current standards, policies, and safety requirements Structured per approved WMI governance and SOP procedures
SME Engagement & Working Sessions
- Schedule and facilitate working sessions with SMEs, reviewers, and advisors
- Elicit technical input, operational insights, and field practices
- Capture consensus decisions and translate them into clear documentation
- Research, Analysis & Technical Accuracy
- Research and consolidate policies, materials, presentations, vendor information, and SME input
- Validate accuracy and completeness of deliverables prior to approval
Collaboration & Project Support
- Partner with WMI Advisors, Project Leads, stakeholders, and SMEs
- Provide status updates and support project timelines
- Follow governance, review, and approval workflows defined in WMI procedures
- Field Engagement & Media Support
- Perform on-site visits and job walks as needed
- Conduct basic image editing to support documentation
- Work with media vendors to write scripts and guide development
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain existing documentation in response to:
- Standards changes
- Corrective actions
- Safety workstreams
- New tools, equipment, or processes
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience producing technical or procedural documentation
- Ability to translate complex technical input into plain, field-usable language
- Strong facilitation skills for SME working sessions
- Strong organizational, writing, and version-control discipline
- Comfort collaborating across organizational units
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, photo editing software, SharePoint, OneDrive, Acrobat, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in utilities, energy, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments (strongly preferred)
About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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