What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Maintenance Documentation Specialist position at Belimo?
Summary
The Maintenance Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer will develop and maintain the full documentation library to support the maintenance program at the Belimo North American facilities (Danbury, Sparks, Stratford). This role will report directly to the Production Maintenance Manager and collaborate closely with the Planner/Coordinator and the broader maintenance team to develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and preventive maintenance documentation that support a safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
What You'll Do
At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.
Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $65,000 - $75,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 7% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship such as H1B, TN, E-3, STEM OPT.
Recruiter Shannon Giandalone
The Maintenance Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer will develop and maintain the full documentation library to support the maintenance program at the Belimo North American facilities (Danbury, Sparks, Stratford). This role will report directly to the Production Maintenance Manager and collaborate closely with the Planner/Coordinator and the broader maintenance team to develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and preventive maintenance documentation that support a safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
What You'll Do
- Write clear, accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance tasks across all equipment and systems at the North American facilities (Danbury, Sparks, Stratford)
- Develop step-by-step work instructions for technicians to follow when performing routine and corrective maintenance jobs
- Create Preventive Maintenance procedure documents to accompany PM tasks built in the EAM CMMS, ensuring technicians have written guidance for every scheduled task
- Develop and audit Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for all applicable equipment in compliance with OSHA standards
- Review and interpret OEM equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to produce accurate, usable documentation
- Collaborate with Production Maintenance Manager, Planner/Clerk, and lead technicians to validate accuracy of all written procedures
- Organize and maintain the physical and digital documentation library, version control, naming conventions, and document management
- Support technician onboarding by developing training materials and procedure quick-reference guides
- Routinely audit, revise and update documentation as equipment, processes, or regulations change
- 2 years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing, industrial, or maintenance environment or; Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or a technical field or; Technical Writing certification
- Demonstrated ability to write SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance procedures from OEM documentation and subject matter expert input
- Strong understanding of manufacturing maintenance operations and equipment terminology
- Experience writing or reviewing LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA
- Excellent written communication skills — ability to translate complex technical content into clear, concise language for technician-level readers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document management systems
- Some travel required (5-10%)
- Experience supporting a new facility launch or greenfield startup environment
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments
- Experience working alongside a CMMS implementation, ability to align written procedures with PM tasks in the system
- Knowledge of ISO or other quality management documentation standards a plus
At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.
Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $65,000 - $75,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 7% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship such as H1B, TN, E-3, STEM OPT.
Recruiter Shannon Giandalone
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000