Technical Writer

Job Title: EHS&S Technical Writer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Shift: Monday – Friday; 40hour week; 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Pay Rate: $22.46/hr

The EHS&S Technical Writer is responsible for generating innovative ideas for content while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

The EHS&S Technical Writer will primarily focus on the development of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security standards, skill checks, self-assessments, job aids, and certain other technical writing activities. These activities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and follow style guide(s) to ensure consistency and efficiency

• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension

• Generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions

• Meet with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed

• Analyze information required to develop or update policy, procedure, and form documentation

• Review and/or copyedit content developed by other members of the team

• Maintain a document library

• Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and analyze their input as it relates to the development of new content and the modification of existing content

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS or BA degree ideally in English, Communication, Business Administration, Technical Writing, or equivalent experience (BS or BA preferred, but not required)

• One to two (1-2) years of experience creating content for non-technical users; manuals, guides, and instruction documents for professional use

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills

• Ability to check all technical material for consistency and accuracy

• Excellent project management skills to create trackers and provide updates to stakeholders

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Ability to describe key activities as simple processes/flow diagrams

• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and proofreading skills

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently and function as part of a small global team

• Ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, and methods

Additional Qualities

• Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

• Fluent interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrate initiative and a results-based orientation

• Must be comfortable with multi-tasking, able to manage multi-step procedures, handle frequent interruptions in the workflow, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Exhibits professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines