What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we're here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re currently seeking a Technical Writer I to work on-site with our client in the Oil & Gas industry.
Pay Rate: $37–$43 per hour
Schedule: Primarily remote, with required on-site onboarding (first 2 weeks) and periodic subject matter expert (SME) reviews (typically 1 week every 2–3 months).
Why you should apply to be a Technical Writer I:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. Even if this position isn’t right for you, your profile will be accessible to our recruiters for future opportunities.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.
You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Pay Rate: $37–$43 per hour
Schedule: Primarily remote, with required on-site onboarding (first 2 weeks) and periodic subject matter expert (SME) reviews (typically 1 week every 2–3 months).
Why you should apply to be a Technical Writer I:
- Welcoming team dynamic with multiple new hires
- Flexible work arrangement—blend of remote and on-site work
- Gain hands-on experience developing training materials for field technicians and mechanics
- Open to recent engineering graduates and those with under 5 years of experience
- Reviewing procedures and system documentation to create training materials for field staff
- Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to ensure technical accuracy
- Revising drafts based on SME feedback; strong listening and adjustment skills are essential
- Developing and updating operations procedure documentation
- Supporting documentation for company management systems and compliance with policies and international standards
- Creating user-friendly technical and safety documents, operating procedures, and training manuals
- Providing status reports as requested
- Assisting in future template creation for operating procedures
- Working independently and as part of a diverse, supportive team
- Have less than 5 years of professional experience (recent grads welcome)
- Hold a relevant engineering degree (preferred, but not required)
- Possess excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excel at attention to detail and listening—can take feedback and adapt accordingly
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint; Visio is a plus but not required)
- Can interpret engineering drawings and documentation
- Are comfortable working independently and collaborating within a diverse team
- Are local and able to come to the office as needed (onboarding and regular SME reviews require on-site presence)
- Are organized and able to concentrate on detailed work for extended periods
- Can thrive in multinational, multicultural environments
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. Even if this position isn’t right for you, your profile will be accessible to our recruiters for future opportunities.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.
You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $37 - $43
